Medical Consultant jobs in Cork, County Cork

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the cardiology department from Mid January 2027 for 6 months initially maybe extended for a further few months.

The successful appointee will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, supporting acute medical admissions, and leading multidisciplinary clinical care within a regional hospital network.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to work in a dynamic clinical environment with access to non-invasive diagnostics, acute coronary care, and multidisciplinary specialist teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Lead inpatient management for acute cardiac admissions, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and ward-based patients.
• Conduct general and specialist outpatient cardiology clinics.
• Provide expert consults to the Emergency Department, ICU, and referring medical/surgical specialties.
• Oversee and interpret non-invasive cardiac investigations (transthoracic echocardiography, Holter monitoring, stress testing, cardiac CT/MRI where applicable).
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota for acute cardiology cover.

Leadership & Administration

• Supervise, mentor, and teach Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs), including Registrars, SHOs, and Interns.
• Active involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement, risk management, and departmental governance activities.
• Work collaboratively with cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.

Mandatory Requirements

• Irish Medical Council Registration: Registration on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in the specialty of Cardiology (or immediate eligibility to register).
• Clinical Experience: Significant specialist experience in general and acute cardiology at consultant or senior specialist registrar level.
• Certifications: Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Right to Work: Legal entitlement to work in Ireland / EU.

Desirable Attributes

• Subspecialty training or interest (e.g., Advanced Heart Failure, Imaging, Electrophysiology, or Intervention).
• Strong clinical leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Previous experience within the HSE or equivalent public health service structure.