Consultant Stroke Medicine 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: Stroke Medicine
*** 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

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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled consultant in stroke medicine to come and join our clients hospital team at their busy acute hospital for a period of up to a year whilst they continue to work on the transformation of the stroke service.  We are looking for someone to join their MDT stroke team, building on our existing foundations to develop and shape services.

Recent service pathway and rating improvements in the Department of Stroke Medicine mean that this replacement post provides an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and flexible individual to join the current multi-disciplinary team and contribute actively to the ongoing change management programme to improve and maintain effective patient-centred stroke services. The post is available on a full time basis (but is also suitable for candidates wishing to work less than full time).

The appointee will work closely with the other strongly supportive Stroke Consultants and contribute to a range of Stroke Medicine activities including:- the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (including participating in the non-resident 1:7 on-call rota for thrombolysis);  the Acute Stroke Unit, TIA clinics; and Stroke Rehabilitation services.  The Stroke Service has good support from the Management and Executive teams, and there is a significant opportunity for the post holder to be able to positively influence change and shape future services.

This post also provides substantial personal educational and leadership development opportunities and will include access to a consultant mentor if desired.  The department is actively involved in Stroke research, and there would be opportunities for the appointee to develop a research portfolio if desired, or to develop other personal interests. 

The non-resident on-call rota for Stroke Medicine is currently an internal 1:7 rota throughout the week with split weekends to ensure adequate rest periods (‘Fri / Sun’ and ‘Sat only’). When on-call at weekends the Stroke Physician attends the 08:00 medical handover, and reviews new patients and potential discharges on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit, as well as covering a high risk TIA clinic.  On site presence is required between 8am to 5pm on both a Saturday, and a Sunday.

Time back in lieu of unpredictable on-call work is given during the working week as detailed below. Out of hour’s thrombolysis cover (5pm to 8am) is currently delivered by Specialist Registrars (with support from Stroke Specialist Nurses until 8pm), with further advice and support from the on call Stroke Physician. 

Post holders are actively encouraged to participate in relevant service improvement projects, audits, research and to represent the Stroke service at Royal College level and/or nationally. Job plans are discussed and reviewed annually. The post holder needs to be flexible, as changes to working patterns may occur in future years.

Clinical Experience

Essential

-          Experience of Acute Stroke care, able to deliver thrombolysis for acute stroke

Desirable

-          Training and wide experience in Geriatric Medicine, General Medicine, Acute Medicine or Neurology

Clinical Skills

-          Excellent Communication Skills

-          Ability to work flexibly

-          Ability to work effectively with good time management and organisational skills

-          Ability to take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate

Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationship on an individual multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff

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

The Department prides itself on a high standard of teaching for medical trainees at all levels and a high pass rate in the MRCP examinations. Involvement in the postgraduate teaching programme is essential. The hospital has a commitment to contribute sessions to the ED department, local GPs, medical student teaching, CT and ST training as well as our own bimonthly multi-disciplinary stroke teaching.

Job Plan

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead Stroke Medicine 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 Stroke Medicine.

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; 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
***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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