In operation since 1879, Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is a 200-bed facility providing specialist care for people with a wide range of needs from rehabilitation to end-of-life care in Harold's Cross Hospice, Blackrock Hospice and Wicklow Hospice.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is acknowledged as a centre of excellence in all its departments and we actively encourage and promote continual learning and development in a constantly changing environment.
Description Senior Medical Officer Based in Harold's Cross The post holder will provide a high-quality medical service to the Older Persons Service in OLH&CS including the Extended Care Unit (ECU) and Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU).
The post holder will also provide clinical cover for onsite Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) service as and when required.
ECU is a HIQA registered nursing home facility providing specialty care for older adults aged over 65 years with complex care needs including dementia, frailty, and complex multimorbidity.
Residents are either Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal) or supportive care patients who have complex care needs approaching end of life.
CRU is an 18-bed specialist rehabilitation unit catering for older community dwellers who are admitted for a specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme.
Qualifications: Full registration in the General registrar of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Irish Medical Council.
Experience: Have a minimum of 5 years' satisfactory post-qualification experience in the medical profession.
Clinical experience in Medicine for Older Person or Palliative Care.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of one of the following - Diploma in Medicine for Older Person or MICGP/MRCGP/MRCPI.
Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome.
Please contact Dr Avril Beirne | Consultant Geriatrician | | A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | |
Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Friday 25th of April 2025.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke-free environment.
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