Consultant Republic of Ireland HSE Histopathologist Histopathology in Leinster Region 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, Monaghan, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Cavan)
***Speciality: Pathology: Histopathology

*** 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

*** Pay rate: €217,235 to €261,051 Euro’s (dependent on experience) basic salary (allowances paid extra)

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the histopathology team at a HSE University Teaching Hospital. Situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, The histopathology department provides a comprehensive histopathology service for the County of Leinster.

The department is accrediated and offers opportunities for the candidate in cervical, breast and gastrointestinal histopathology as well as non-gynaecytology; mortuary services are also supported.

It is anticipated that the post holder will bring/evolve special interests which, when integrated with those of the five existing consultants, will allow the department to maintain its high level of diagnostic expertise.

The department is currently working with the National / Regional Cancer Alliance for implementing on site digital pathology.

The intended post is based on a 10 programmed activity session (10pa).

Opportunities will also be available for the new post holder to take on managerial responsibilities in due course.

Candidates should be FRCPath or equivalent qualification and be on the Specialist Registrar of the IMC (Irish Medical Council)

Please note that full IMC registration and license to practice is an essential for this role. If you do not currently have IMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of your IMC application.

Candidates without IMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered- as per hospital requirements.

Additional Information

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for the Republic of Ireland. The basic salary range for this post is euros €217,235 to €261,051 Euro’s per annum plus a further euro 26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards.

Specific Duties

Workload (Last Year)
Histopathology 14278 (19882 specimens) (approx. 12% from primary care)
Tissue Blocks 41 893
ICC 8 693
Non-gynaecological cytology 1407
Coroner’s Autopsies 285
Hospital Autopsies 0

The department receives histopathology specimens from all the major surgical disciplines (except thoracic and neurosurgical specimens, and renal and skeletal muscle biopsies) and also from endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dermatology and primary care. The department undertakes no gynaecological cytology reporting (this is undertaken in another HSE Hospital). However it also undertakes reporting of cervical surgical biopsies, including loop excision biopsies. As per national requirements, a hospital-based coordinator monitors the histological side of the cervical screening program within the trust.

Bone marrow trephines, although prepared by the department’s technical staff, are examined by the consultants in haematology.

A full range of histochemistry and immunocytochemistry is available.

·       To fully participate as part of the team of consultants in the provision of comprehensive histopathology, non-gynaecological cytopathology, and morbid anatomy services according to agreed rotas, and to assist in the maintenance and development of those services in accordance with medical and technical advances and within the prevailing budget.

·       To have and/or develop special areas of interest and expertise so that the department is able to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to the requirements & initiatives.

·       To participate in appropriate clinical and multi-disciplinary meetings with particular emphasis on those areas in which the post-holders have special interests.

·       To participate in local, regional and national schemes in general histopathology breast screening, bowel screening and non-gynae cytopathology.

·       To assist in the appropriate development of clinical audit and clinical governance in the department. There will be particular emphasis on the development of appropriate protocols and audit in the post-holder’s areas of expertise.

·       To participate in meetings at intra-departmental, inter-laboratory, directorate and higher level as appropriate, and to assist with business planning and administration.

·       It is expected that the post holder will undertake managerial responsibility for histology at some point.

·       To undertake continuing professional development (CPD) according to Royal College of Pathologist’s guidelines, for which time, facilities and resources will be available. At present this is 30 days over a rolling 3 year period with a nominal allocation per year.

·       To participate in teaching junior medical staff and medical students, and technical staff when so required. NB: There are no medical training grade posts in the department.

·       The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the research activities of the department.

·       Reporting of surgical specimens will be in keeping with the National Minimum Datasets for cancer reporting where appropriate.

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.

Job Plan

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead Pathology: Histopathology 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.

This is a specimen job plan ONLY. The actual job plan will be subject to mutual agreement between all consultant colleagues. It will have to take into account the requirement to deputise for absent colleagues, the special interest(s) of the appointee and other staff in post, as well as future service developments. It will be agreed with the Clinical Director and subject to review.

Please also note that beyond the first year, only 1.5SPA are automatically included in the job plan. In subsequent years, any SPA activity beyond this must be agreed with the clinical director.

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

Essential 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 Pathology: Histopathology

Office Accommodation

The post holder will undertake administrative work associated with their clinical and other professional duties.  Adequate time and facilities for clinical administration, including appropriate office space, secretarial support and access to a personal computer, software & internet access, will be available.

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.

Service Provision and Cover during Absences

The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service allowing for appropriate delegation for the training of his/her staff.

He/she must be available by telephone and able to attend the hospital in a timely fashion when on-call (40 minutes journey time).

Consultant staff must ensure that services are covered during his/her planned absences. Where fixed commitments need to be cancelled during planned absences appropriate notice (8 weeks) must be given. Absences must be co-ordinated with other consultant staff in the specialty to ensure senior cover is always available.

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.

The hospital welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion- essentially the applicant must meet the criteria mentioned above

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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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