Consultant in Respiratory & GIM

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Consultant in Respiratory Medicine & General Internal Medicine to join a progressive multidisciplinary team providing high-quality acute and specialist respiratory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver specialist respiratory services, including the management of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, pleural disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
• Contribute to the provision of bronchoscopy and other respiratory diagnostic services, where applicable.
• Deliver high-quality General Internal Medicine (GIM) care for acute and complex medical patients.
• Participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota.
• Work closely with specialist nurses, physiotherapists, radiologists, physiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Support service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide teaching, training, and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of respiratory and integrated care pathways.

Requirements

• Specialist registration (or eligibility for specialist registration) in Respiratory Medicine and Internal Medicine.
• Strong experience in both Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine.
• Experience in respiratory diagnostics and procedures is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, education, and continuous service improvement.

What We Offer

• The current Consultant salary scale ranges from €238,221 to €286,151 for a 37-hour week, with any additional work paid separately.
• €12,000 annual CPD funding.
• €8,000 annual innovation funding.
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement.
• Access to the public pension scheme.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and service development.
• Excellent work-life balance and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a welcoming healthcare community offering an excellent quality of life, affordable living, and easy access to Ireland’s stunning coastline, outdoor activities, and vibrant local culture.