Consultant Anaesthetics- Obstetrics in Leinster Region - Republic of Ireland on a fixed term / permanent basis; working for our client via Workplace Doctors

*** Must have IMC (Specialist Division) Registration (Irish Medical Council) - Essential
*** Location: Republic of Ireland - Leinster Region (Louth, Meath, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Carlow,   Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare)
***Speciality: Anaesthetics- Obstetrics
*** Pay rate: €217,235 to €261,051 Euro’s (dependent on experience) basic salary (allowances paid extra)
*** Role: Consultant (6+ years post graduate experience)
*** Duration:12 months FREE Visa & Work Permit Offered
*** Start date: ASAP 
***IELTS Score of 7.0 Overall (minimum) – Essential
***Exact location details provided on application

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Overview

Candidates with an interest in the management of anaesthesia for Obstetrics are invited to apply.  Preference will be given to applicants with an interest and experience within this field. The Consultant will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The hospital carries our approximately 8,000 deliveries per annum and the hospital acts as the local maternity unit for the population. In addition it is the referral centre for the high risk mothers and babies (particularly those with congenital heart defects).

There is a 3 bedded High Dependency Unit for the care of complicated or seriously ill mothers on the delivery suite to which over 400 mothers per year are admitted. There is a close supportive back-up Intensivist cover.

Clinical Duties (guideline only)

The core component of this role is to provide anaesthetic cover for obstetrics and gynaecology.

As well as the core component supporting obstetric anaesthesia there are sessions within the job which can be filled by a variety of options from currently uncovered lists. A suggested job plan is indicated below, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Clinical Lead and Divisional Director on appointment.

Although it is expected that the core component i.e. obstetric anaesthesia will not change, the other sessions may be open to change to accommodate individual preferences.  A wide variety of sessions are available including, Upper GI, Renal surgery, plastics, trauma and orthopaedics, neuro anaesthesia and general anaesthesia.

Any changes to the job plan must be first discussed with the Divisional Director and approved by the Medical Director.

The appointee will be expected to work within the facilities available to the Group and any new service developments are subject to the provision of necessary resources within the Trust.  There is an active development programme and all consultant staff will take part in this process.

A standard full time job plan will contain 10 programmed activities.  A programmed activity will normally have a timetable value of 4 hours and a full time consultant will normally devote 8 programmed activities to direct clinical care.  The remaining programmed activities will be devoted to supporting professional activities.

Proposed Job plan- subject to final discussion
10 PA’s (programmed activities)

Standard Duties and responsibilities

a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan  and in line with policies as specified by the Employer.

b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.

c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.

d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure 

e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan.

f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures.

g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.

h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training.

i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.

j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. 

k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.

l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery

Teaching Commitments

·       regular commitments to ward based teaching of undergraduates.

·       participation in the lecture programmes for 2^nd and 4^th & 5^th year medical students.

·       teaching of other groups as required including other specialty juniors and specialist nurses & FRCA candidates.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead Anaesthetics- Obstetrics Consultant, on behalf of the Trust’s Medical Director, based on the provisional timetable. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

It will be reviewed at 3 months & thereafter annually or at any time, but no less than 3 months after a previous review, as requested by the appointee, Operational Medical Director or Clinical Lead & adjusted accordingly to the agreement of both parties.

Requirements

This post is open to doctors who hold Registration as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Registrar of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Clinical and Anaesthetics- Obstetrics

Office Accommodation

Office accommodation will be provided for the appointee.

Management Responsibility

All Consultants are required to attend the monthly Directorate Meetings. Post holders will be expected to share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate. As part of the Consultant Team, the consultant  will offer mentoring support and lead the existing clinical team through; joint clinics, one-to-one support, individual case management and complex cases, identifying development needs and suggesting CPD (Continuous Professional Development) opportunities and responding to clinical enquiries via e-mail and telephone.

If you are interested in working in growing your career and increasing your income, then talk to our healthcare team today. If you can fill the above requirements, we will give you the following benefits:

*** Visa & Work Permit for FREE!

*** Guidance, Training & Career Development

*** Dedicated & Supportive team- Consultant available when you need.

*** Excellent Basic Pay, Overtime paid for extra hours

We look forward to helping you progress your career and find you the ideal position.

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Call us today on +44 (0) 1234 889213 to discuss this vacancy or email your CV to info@workplacedoctors.co.uk  or apply online today (see below).

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