Consultants in General Internal Medicine | Kerry University Hospital (Ireland) – 22/04/26
Kerry University Hospital is currently recruiting two Consultants in General Internal Medicine for exciting opportunities in Ireland.
University Hospital Kerry (UHK) is a dynamic and fast-paced large Model 3 Acute Hospital located in Tralee, County Kerry. As part of the South / South West Hospital Group, UHK is the third largest hospital in the group and maintains close links with the tertiary referral centre at Cork University Hospital.
As a teaching hospital, UHK is affiliated with University College Cork as its main academic partner.
Onsite specialist teams include:
- Medical Services
- Surgical Services
- Paediatrics
- Neonatal Care
- Critical Care
- Coronary Care
- Maternity
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
Contract Details
- Initial 1-year contract
- Strong possibility of becoming permanent after the initial period
- Immediate opportunities available
Salary & Benefits
- Approximate net monthly salary of €10,000 to €13,000 after tax and pension deductions, depending on experience
- Potential additional income through private patients attending the hospital
- Typical long-term Consultants may earn up to approximately €320,000 gross per year
- 31 working days annual leave plus 10 public holidays
- Up to €12,000 annually reimbursed for continuous medical education, courses or master's degrees
- Up to €8,000 per year available for innovation projects
- Lucrative pension scheme worth approximately €1,000/month
- If leaving Ireland within 2 years, the doctor may reclaim pension contributions as a lump sum (up to approximately €24,000)
- Otherwise pension benefits apply upon retirement age
Requirements
- Specialist in General Internal Medicine within the European Union
- Alternatively, training validated in an EU country with at least 3 years practising in the recognised specialty
- Excellent written and spoken English (minimum B2-C1 level)
- Strong motivation to relocate to Ireland this year
Desirable Interests / Experience
Although not essential, an interest in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Acute Medicine
- Geriatrics
Previous experience in an English-speaking country would also be highly valued, including:
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- United States
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
Application Process
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV in English to: k.hardy2@hotmail.com
Further and more detailed information about these positions will be provided once CVs have been received.
