Job Description: Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospital, Ireland
Location: Kerry, Ireland
Job Category: Medical / Cardiology
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 78130 N205C_1747743656
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Posted: 20.05.2025
Expiry Date: 04.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Specification: Consultant Cardiologist
Location: University Hospital, South of Ireland
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Clinical Director / Chief Executive Officer
Contract Type: Full-Time
1. Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive cardiology services, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with cardiovascular disease. The role involves advancing cardiac care and contributing to medical education and research in partnership with the affiliated university.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide consultant-led care to inpatients, outpatients, and emergency referrals with cardiac conditions.
* Perform and interpret cardiac investigations (e.g., echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring).
* Support subspecialty services such as heart failure, cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology.
* Participate in the general internal medicine on-call rota as required.
* Lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings related to cardiac care.
* Provide expert consultation to other hospital departments.
Leadership and Service Development
* Contribute to strategic development and quality improvement of the cardiology service.
* Participate in clinical governance, audit, and guideline development.
* Engage with hospital management to optimize patient flow, safety, and service integration.
Teaching and Academic Responsibilities
* Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including bedside teaching, tutorials, and lectures.
* Supervise and mentor NCHDs and medical students from affiliated institutions.
* Participate in research activities in collaboration with the university.
Audit and Quality Improvement
* Participate in continuous audit and data collection for quality improvement.
* Lead or support service evaluations, morbidity and mortality reviews, and peer-review processes.
* Maintain registration with a recognised CPD programme.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Essential Requirements
* Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) in Cardiology.
* Postgraduate qualifications such as MRCP (UK or Ireland), FRCP, or equivalent.
* Completion of a recognised cardiology specialist training program.
* Minimum of seven years’ postgraduate experience, including structured cardiology training.
Desirable
* Fellowship in a cardiology subspecialty (e.g., heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology).
* Experience in echocardiography, cardiac MRI, or other diagnostics.
* Proven teaching or research record, including publications.
4. Personal Attributes
* Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and service improvement.
* Academic curiosity and support for evidence-based practice.
6. Application Process
Applicants should submit their application via email to [email protected]. For further inquiries, contact Christy at +353 87 947 3404.
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