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An opportunity is available for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist & General Physician to join a well-established medical service delivering high-quality Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine care.

The role combines elective and emergency responsibilities, including outpatient activity, inpatient ward care, endoscopy services, and participation in the acute medical on-call rota within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care across Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine services
• Deliver outpatient clinics and undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy sessions
• Conduct inpatient ward rounds for gastroenterology and general medical patients
• Participate in the acute medical take and general medical on-call rota
• Ensure safe and effective patient management with timely clinical decision-making

Leadership & MDT Working

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior medical staff
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across medical specialities
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues and support integrated patient pathways

Governance, Audit & Service Development

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in service development and departmental improvement activities
• Maintain CPD and adhere to best practice and patient safety standards

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) with a licence to practise
• Demonstrated competency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Mandatory Role Requirements

• Must not have worked in Ireland within the previous 36 months
• Must not have applied directly to HSE roles within the previous 24 months
• Police clearance required

Desirable

• An additional higher qualification or fellowship in Gastroenterology
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience & Clinical Skills

Essential

• Consultant-level experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
• Ability to independently manage outpatient, inpatient, and acute medical workloads
• Strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary working skills

Desirable

• Experience in high-volume endoscopy services
• Involvement in service development or pathway improvement

Leadership, Governance & Teaching

Essential

• Experience supervising junior medical staff
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
• Strong focus on patient safety and quality of care

Desirable

• Teaching experience for trainees and multidisciplinary staff
• Research or audit publication experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional, patient-centred approach to care delivery

Desirable

• Interest in innovation and service development