This role relates to a registrar post and structured fellowship in cognitive disorders within an Irish Regional Specialist Memory Clinic.
The successful candidate will be appointed as a clinical fellow and given the option of undertaking a structured taught Masters (MSc) in Dementia, with fees included, starting September 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in the assessment and management of persons with symptoms suggestive of young onset dementia and cognitive impairment.
* Assist in the diagnosis and management of older people with atypical and complex presentations attending a large regional centre for cognitive assessment.
* Support primary care (General Practice) to manage patients once a diagnosis is made.
* Contribute to research being conducted within the unit, including participating in clinical drug trials and grant applications.
* Fulfill and return key performance indicators to the National Dementia Office.
* Care for patients in the community, improving patient outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
* At minimum, applicants must have completed Basic Specialty Training in General Medicine.
* Clinical experience in a specialty aligned to neurocognitive disorders, such as Neurology or Geriatric Medicine.
* Possession of MRCP/MRCPI, and a demonstrable commitment to medicine.
Requirements:
* A broad clinical knowledge base and appropriate clinical skills, including proficiency with lumber puncture.
* Awareness of patient safety and risk management issues.
* The ability to work efficiently as part of an interdisciplinary team.
About Mercy University Hospital:
Mercy University Hospital is a growing voluntary hospital in Cork City, providing complex diagnostic, medical, and surgical care through various services.
We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.