Overview
On behalf of a Connacht Region University Hospital in Ireland, Head Medical are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Gastroenterology & General Medicine to join their dynamic and growing medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading hospital, providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the development of innovative medical practices in a supportive and progressive environment.
The role includes delivery of outpatient, inpatient, endoscopic, and acute care services, with cross-cover as part of the Group’s regional gastroenterology network.
This role is not a substantive post but will be a relatively long contract of 12 months with a view of going permanent.
What’s on Offer for You?
* Basic Salary scale between €233,215 - €280,531 in accordance with the HSE 2023 Consultant contract
* Additional remuneration for on-call duties and overtime as applicable depending on rota (up to €19,000)
* Highly flexible contract that enables consultants to choose a variety of different work patterns
* Up to €12,000 CME and €8,000 research grant
* 30 days annual leave
* 10 public holidays
* Continuous Medical Education leave
* Hours: 37 hours per week, plus on-call supplements
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist diagnosis, management, and treatment of gastroenterological conditions, including:
o Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
o Hepatology (including chronic liver disease)
o Functional GI disorders
o Upper & lower GI cancer pathways
o Nutrition and PEG services
* Deliver endoscopic services:
o Diagnostic and therapeutic OGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy
o Participation in the BowelScreen Programme (if accredited)
* Participate in the General Medical on-call rota (shared with colleagues)
* Provide acute medical assessment and inpatient care
* Support the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and Emergency Department interface
* Admit, assess, and manage patients as part of the general medical take
* Run specialist outpatient clinics, including IBD and hepatology clinics
* Supervise day-case and inpatient gastroenterology care
Requirements to Apply
* Full registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) – Specialist Division in General Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology must be active and in place to secure an interview
* Extensive post-graduate Consultant experience in Gastroenterology
* Completion of EU or UK specialist training (CCST or equivalent)
How to Apply
Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information and a detailed job spec. We would love to hear from you.
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