Consultant in Palliative Care

Salary : Department of Health Type A Contract

Hours : 16 hours per week

Contract type : 3 month Fixed Term Contract

St. Francis Hospice Dublin provides a comprehensive range of palliative care services for patients and their families living in North Dublin City and County.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative organisation that is committed to the delivery of first class services to patients with life-limiting conditions and their families.

We’re looking for…

 Consultant in Palliative Care

 The Consultant in Palliative Medicine will assist the team in managing Palliative Care service across St. Francis Hospice Dublin (SFHD) ensuring the delivery of a high quality patient centred service.

 Essential Requirements:

  • Applicants must be registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioner’s as maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in the specialty of Palliative Medicine.
  • Applicants must have completed 4 years Higher Specialist Training (HST) in the specialty of Palliative Medicine through the Irish Council for Higher Medical Training (ICHMT) or equivalent
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI) or equivalent

or

  • Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP) or equivalent
  • Experience in Community Palliative Care
  • Experience in developing service pathways for children, adolescents and young adults

 

Informal enquiries to: Regina McQuillan, Medical Director at rmcquillan@sfh.ie

Job description and application form can be accessed from the Careers page on our website.

Candidates should complete the application form online and submit it along with a cover letter and a copy of their most recent Curriculum Vitae.

 

Closing date for all applications is 5pm, Thursday 5th September 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Monday 9th September 2024