Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Connacht 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 – Connacht Region (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal)
***Speciality: Obs & Gynae / Obstetrics & Gynaecology
*** 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 + relocation package offered)

*** Role: Consultant (6+ years post graduate experience)

*** Start date: ASAP

***IELTS Score of 7.0 Overall (minimum) – Essential

***Exact location details provided on application

Irish Teaching Hospitals and Medical Universities receive great international acclaim & recognition throughout the world, doctors with experience and training in Ireland typically enjoy great success in terms of professional career development & job satisfaction.

Overview

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of our client is looking for an enthusiastic and enterprising Consultant (10 PAs) to join a progressive and forward thinking department of 8 Consultants, each with their own special interest.

This is a Locum post initially for 12 months on HSE salary to cover a full time position which may be extended due to long term absence.

The hospital have well-developed Oncology, Minimal access surgery, Infertility, Colposcopy & Out-patient hysteroscopy, High risk Obstetrics and Urogynaecology services. The successful candidate will help with the provision of Labour Ward Cover, General Obstetrics and Gynaecology clinics, Caesarean section lists and Gynaecology theatre lists. Willingness to participate in the Termination of Pregnancy service as well as skills in Colposcopy or Outpatient Hysteroscopy are also desirable. The post will also involve participating in a 1 in 8 on call rota for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Clinical Commitments

Shifting of clinical commitment from junior doctors to nursing staff has been developed actively in Kettering to allow more time for training and adaptability as further changes are imposed on us by reduction of Junior Doctors’ hours. The hospital have specialist nurses in Gynae Oncology, Infertility, Termination of Pregnancy and Prenatal Diagnosis who all contribute to running the department.

ON-CALL

The on call will be 1 in 8 with prospective cover. The On call week will start at 8am on the Friday and will include Saturday and Sunday sessions in the department from 9am to 12pm, and Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm. On Mondays to Thursdays the Night On call will start with hand-over at 6pm and be resident for one hour until 7pm.

On call will finish at 8am next morning. The weekends on call will be attached to the start of the obstetrics emergency week on call mentioned in the job description. It is usually possible to swap weekend on calls to improve work life balance without affecting clinical commitments. In order to inform clinic and theatre adjustments, the Clinical Lead makes the distribution of the on call week well in advance, taking into account annual leave negotiations.

Standard Duties and responsibilities

·       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.

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

·       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.

·       To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure 

·       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.

·       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.

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

·       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.

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

·       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. 

·       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.

·       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 MRCOG candidates.

Job Plan

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead Obs & Gynae 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.

Table 1 (weeks 1 to 8 ) Allocation of PA’s

 Table 2 (On Call Week – Obstetrics)

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 Obs & Gynae.

Office Accommodation

Office accommodation will be provided for the appointee with secretarial support

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; 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
***Assistance provided with relocation

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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