An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Consultant Microbiologist at University Hospital Waterford under HSE Dublin and South East. This specified purpose wholetime role offers a senior clinical leadership position within Diagnostic Services, supporting high-quality microbiology services across the region.
This Consultant Microbiologist Waterford role is ideal for an experienced specialist seeking impact, influence, and the opportunity to contribute to regional healthcare excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level microbiology services including clinical advice, diagnostics, and infection management.
- Lead and support infection prevention and control initiatives across the hospital.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimise antimicrobial stewardship.
- Contribute to laboratory quality assurance, governance, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in service planning, clinical audit, and continuous quality improvement.
- Supervise and mentor NCHDs and laboratory staff.
- Engage in on-call and out-of-hours consultant rotas as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Full registration on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland in Microbiology or eligibility for same.
- Demonstrated consultant-level experience in clinical microbiology.
- Proven leadership in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to clinical governance and service improvement.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Consultant Microbiologist (Grade 1856) scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025 revision) . Final remuneration will be determined in line with public sector pay policy and consultant contract terms.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract
- Public service pension scheme
- Annual leave and study leave in accordance with HSE consultant contracts
- Continuous professional development support
- Access to established diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Waterford is a key acute hospital within HSE Dublin and South East, serving Waterford and surrounding counties including Tipperary South, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and part of South Dublin.
The hospital provides comprehensive acute care services and maintains strong regional clinical networks, offering consultants the opportunity to influence service development at scale.
Application Details
Applicants (HSE and non-HSE candidates welcome) should submit a CV quoting reference UHWMICRO26 to:
Sonya Hosey
Medical Manpower Officer
University Hospital Waterford
Email: [email protected]
Informal enquiries may be directed to:
Dr Anthony Cullen, Clinical Director for Diagnostic Services
Email: [email protected]
Related Document:
Job Specification UHWMICRO26 (DOC, 133KB)
Apply directly via email before 11 March 2026, 5:00 PM.
