Consultant Respiratory & General Physician with Special Interest in Cystic Fibrosis
St. Vincent's University Hospital
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Job Description
Overview
Applications are sought for the post of Consultant Respiratory & General Physician with Special Interest in Cystic Fibrosis at St Vincent's University Hospital.
This is a Permanent - Full Time position under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023, requiring 37 hours per week at St. Vincent's University Hospital.
For informal enquiries and role-specific questions, please contact Professor Edward McKone, Consultant Respiratory & General Physician s.i. CF, via email at emckone@svhg.ie.
Applicants must apply online by uploading a copy of their curriculum vitae and a covering letter. Please also include the names and addresses of four referees, ensuring at least one refers to a recent appointment.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22nd of March 2026.
Further detailed information about this role can be found by downloading the job description available here, as it will not be accessible after the closing date: M26E049 - Consultant Resp Physician s.i. CF - Job Description.
Should you encounter any difficulties during the application process, please contact the HR Recruiter, Stephen Knowles, via email at consultantshr@svhg.ie.
Educational Requirements
Candidates must be registered as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland. This registration should be in both respiratory medicine and general (internal) medicine. Additionally, one-year certified postgraduate training in cystic fibrosis is required.
Key skills/competency
- Cystic Fibrosis Management
- Respiratory Medicine
- General Internal Medicine
- Specialist Registration Ireland
- Consultant Physician Expertise
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care
- Medical Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Research
How to Get Hired at St. Vincent's University Hospital
- Research St. Vincent's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your CV and cover letter: Highlight specific experience in respiratory medicine, general internal medicine, and especially cystic fibrosis management to align with the Consultant Respiratory & General Physician with Special Interest in Cystic Fibrosis role.
- Showcase Irish Medical Council registration: Ensure your application clearly demonstrates your specialist registration in Ireland for both required specialties and your postgraduate CF training.
- Prepare for competency-based interviews: Practice articulating your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to patient care with specific examples relevant to a consultant physician role.
- Network effectively: Connect with current or former consultants at St. Vincent's University Hospital or within the Irish medical community to gain insights and demonstrate your engagement.
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