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Duration of Post: 6th October 2025 to 5th January 2026 (Temporary Contract)
Portiuncula University Hospital, with 194 beds and plans for a new 50-bed ward opening in August 2024, provides 24/7 acute surgery, medicine, critical care, paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology. The hospital serves East Galway, Westmeath, North Tipperary, Roscommon, and Offaly, with a referral pathway to the Midlands.
Ballinasloe, the largest town in County Galway, offers excellent schools, proximity to Galway and Athlone universities, and access to leisure and entertainment facilities. The town is well-connected by public transport to major centres.
The Department of Medicine aims to provide a safe, patient-centered service delivered by consultants. The post involves a 1:8 on-call commitment, supporting the National Acute Medicine Programme and reducing reliance on locum cover.
The role includes supporting and developing gastroenterology services, participating in multidisciplinary teams, providing general and critical care, and contributing to training and education for NCHDs and students from NUIG and UL. The post also involves improving linkages with GPs, optimizing bed utilization, and facilitating rapid assessment and diagnosis.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients.
* Participate in on-call duties.
* Implement systems to improve care quality and efficiency.
* Design practice plans with the Clinical Director to develop services.
* Engage in teaching, audits, and continuous medical education.
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