Respiratory Medical Consultant

6 month Fixed Term Post

Must be registered or eligible for registration on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council

The respiratory dept at PUH is well established. There is 1 consultant providing a general medicine and respiratory service for both inpatients and outpatients. Respiratory consultations are seen on the ward at PUH to assist other medical teams. Lung function tests, sleep studies and cardiopulmonary exercise testing is available to facilitate accurate diagnosis on conditions. Weekly bronchoscopy is available for daycase patients and for inpatients. Three outpatient clinics per week take place in the dept. A specialised Oxygen clinic, a sleep clinic and a general acute respiratory clinic. MDTs for lung cancer and lung fibrosis patients take place in conjunction with the respiratory dept at GUH. Weekly radiology meetings take place to discuss complex patient cases. Weekly teaching sessions for NCHDs and specialist nurses take place. Frequent Multidisciplinary meetings occur regarding patient care.

PUH is a teaching hospital for Medical, Nursing, Health and Social Care Professionals. PUH facilitates a variety of undergraduate students on placement from UG, UL, TUS, ATU and UCD. It has medical training schemes for Interns, SHO’s and Specialist Registrars. Medical student at undergraduate and graduate entry are on placement from Galway University and University of Limerick.

Ballinasloe is the largest town in County Galway. The town has excellent junior and secondary schools and is close to the University of Galway and the Technology University of Shannon in Athlone. The town is served by public transport to the major centres. The area offers an abundance of sports, leisure and entertainment facilities. The town offers easy access to major regional centres of Galway City.

Informal Enquiries to Ms. Orla Dolan, Medical Manpower Manager, orla.dolan@hse.ie who will organise for the relevant clinician/ clinical director to link with prospective candidates.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 29th January by 5pm.