Consultant Geriatrician wanted for hospitals in Ireland
About this role
Are you looking for a role that offers broad clinical exposure within geriatric medicine while gaining experience in an English-speaking healthcare system?
On behalf of established healthcare institutions across Ireland, we are seeking Consultant Geriatricians for 12- or 24-month contracts, with the possibility of extension.
This opportunity is ideal for specialists who want to work with a wide range of geriatric conditions in a modern healthcare environment while gaining experience in hospitals with high clinical activity and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the assessment and management of older patients with complex medical conditions, as well as expertise in acute geriatric care, rehabilitation, and coordinated care pathways.
About the role
As a Consultant Geriatrician, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and ongoing care of older patients across inpatient, outpatient, and acute care settings. You will work closely with physicians from other specialties, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Many of the hospitals have university affiliations and active environments for research, teaching, and quality improvement.
Typical responsibilities
Assessment and management of older patients with complex medical conditions
Comprehensive geriatric assessment and ongoing patient care
Acute geriatric medicine and management of frail older adults
Rehabilitation and functional assessment
Assessment and follow-up of patients with dementia and cognitive impairment
Multidisciplinary collaboration across patient care pathways
Outpatient clinics and management of chronic conditions
Supervision and mentoring of resident doctors and other healthcare professionals
Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety
Participation in on-call duties where applicable
Areas of expertise
We are interested in candidates with experience in o