Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, Galway University Hospitals for 39.0 hours/week This is a fixed-term appointment to the HSE West on a Public Only Consultants' Contract **** by the Health Service Executive.
The initial commitment for this post will be to Galway University Hospitals for 37 hours/week.
This post is for a minimum of 8 months with a view to extend up to 18 months.
It is noted that the post must be congruent with the requirements of, and facilitate implementation of national health policy, the HSE's National Clinical Programmes including commitment to deliver the relevant performance outcomes.
Overview
Galway University Hospitals (GUH), comprising University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading tertiary referral centres, delivering high-quality specialist care within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultant-level care in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Participate in inpatient ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and respiratory diagnostics Contribute to the acute unselected medical take as part of the on-call rota Support and supervise NCHDs, respiratory nurse specialists, and allied health staff Engage in quality improvement, clinical governance, and audit activities Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and cancer/ILD/airways/CF pathways as appropriate Requirements
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Irish Medical Council in Respiratory Medicine & GIM Demonstrated experience in managing complex respiratory conditions Strong clinical leadership, communication, and teamwork skills Commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy university hospital setting Benefits
Opportunity to work within a Level 4 tertiary centre with extensive specialty supports Access to advanced respiratory diagnostics and subspecialty services Supportive and collaborative clinical teams · The appointment is fixed-term, permanent and pensionable.
· The annual salary will be as set out in the Public Only Consultants' Contract ****.
Medical Consultants Salary Scales from 1st February ****:
€235,862 €248,612 €262,070 €269,154 €276,236 €283,318
The standard working week applying to the post is: 37 hours per week.
Start date 01/06/2026; minimum duration 8 months, duration negotiable.
The annual leave associated with the post is: 30 Working Days per annum.
Vacancy contact: Prof.
Melissa McDonnell
Consultant Respiratory Physician
Galway University Hospitals
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