HSE Consultant Breast Radiology in Munster 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 – Munster Region (Clare, Cork, Kerry,
Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford)
***Speciality:
Radiology: Breast
*** 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
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in terms of professional career development & job satisfaction.
Overview
Consultant
Breast Radiologist (Sub speciality negotiable)
Applications
are invited for the above post of Consultant Radiologist at a HSE University
hospital in the Munster region- Republic of Ireland.
This
is a full-time 10 PA position with considerable flexibility (part-time will be
considered). Opportunities exist to work entirely within breast, or to combine
this role within the main radiology department. Interested applicants may
benefit from:
· Early leadership
opportunities within the organisation
· Financial support
towards a Master’s qualification with SPA time for study
· Opportunities to
develop research programmes
· Flexible working
and bespoke job plan to benefit both individual and service
· Opportunity to
work exclusively for Breast Service or within Radiology Service (sub specialty
to be agreed.
· University
mentorship scheme for senior medical staff
The
Breast Imaging Service at the University hospital is currently provided by 4
radiologists across the 2 main sites, screening a total population of
approximately 121,593 and receiving in excess of 5,300 new GP referrals
annually. In 2016, the Integrated Breast Services diagnosed and managed 667 new
cancers (414 symptomatic / 253 screening).
Both
hospital sites provide symptomatic Breast outpatient clinic within dedicated
departments. The Breast Unit at the University Hospital is located within the
purpose built Breast Unit, opened in 2014 and incorporates the Breast Screening
Service. In the last three years there have been significant changes within the
team and a number of new appointments have revitalized the service. The service
now boasts a good reputation for all quality targets, including preoperative
diagnosis and small cancer detection rate, and has consistently met all the
national screening performance targets for round length and assessment. A
system of peer review is operated to support all radiologists involved in
breast screening and a Breast Board has been introduced which all consultants
participate in to provide increased support, leadership and quality
improvement. The symptomatic service has also developed a good reputation in
terms of extending the boundaries of reconstructive expertise.
The
Breast department across both sites is fully digitalised with 4 mammography
machines and 4 ultrasound. Tomosynthesis and VAB takes place at University
Hospital and we are looking to introduce contrast mammography in the near
future.
The
successful candidate will join a team of Radiologists in a modern and
progressive hospital with a reputation for high clinical standards and
performance. The hospital offer a wide
range of imaging modalities, including Interventional Radiology and Nuclear
Medicine across 3 sites, two of these acute.
This
is a new post within the hospital, previously occupied by locums. The
successful applicant will be supported by three experienced breast
radiologists.
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
1. Works in accordance with Ionising Radiations
(Medical Equipment) Regulations 2000 observing Radiation Standard Operating
Procedures, Trust policies, Departmental Protocols and Local Rules.
2. The appointee will be expected to take a
significant role in the provision of breast imaging including MRI reporting and
breast interventional procedures.
3. The appointee will be required to participate in
breast screening.
4. Other fixed duties will include regular attendance
and participation in the breast MDT meeting
5. The provision of cross sectional imaging sessions
will be part of the job requirement.
6. Participation in the provision of the on-call.
7. The appointee will be actively encouraged to
participate in management, audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching and
research activities.
8. A requirement to stay up to date with appraisal,
job planning and mandatory training.
9. You may be required to provide Radiological cover
at other sites in line with operational developments and service provision.
10. A continuing and individual responsibility for the
safety, privacy and dignity of patients in their charge.
The post holder will be expected
to support the breast imaging services with a variety of tasks including film
reading, biopsies, localisations, ultrasound, VAB and screening. The post could
include general cross sectional imaging. You will be required to take an active
part in the teaching of junior medical staff, radiographers, medical students
and nursing staff.
The successful candidate would be
encouraged to take part in the on-going breast unit's development participating
in an introduction of tomosynthesis, contrast enhanced lymph nodes ultrasound
assessment/ biopsies as well as contrast enhanced mammography in the future,
all of which are available on our systems at the hospital. The hospital value
innovative approach and ability to undertake research projects.
Teaching
Commitments
·
regular commitments to ward based teaching of
undergraduates.
·
participation in the lecture programmes for 2nd
and 4th & 5th year medical students.
·
teaching of other groups as required including other
specialty juniors and specialist nurses.
Job Plan
The job plan will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPAs, and will
allow for time shifting and flexible working to support the Trust's move
towards seven-day working. It is anticipated that patient related
administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs. The following
draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post if it
were to be exclusively within the Breast Service. It is possible for this to be
altered through negotiation prior to taking up post, if the post holder desired
a combined Breast and General radiological practice.
All posts are reviewed after 12 months of the post
holder taking up their position. Detailed adjustments may be required in
consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and executive colleagues.
In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the
development of a special interest held by the successful candidate.
DAY |
|
TIME |
WORK |
CATEGORY |
NO of PA’s |
MONDAY |
AM |
0900 |
Breast clinic |
DCC |
1.0 |
|
PM |
1300 |
SPA |
SPA |
1.0 |
TUESDAY |
AM |
0900 |
Film Reading |
DCC |
1.0 |
|
PM |
1300 |
MRI reporting |
DCC |
0.5 |
|
PM |
1500 |
MDM preparation |
DCC |
0.5 |
WEDNESDAY |
AM |
0900 |
MDM |
DCC |
1.0 |
|
PM |
1300 |
Film Reading |
DCC |
0.5 |
|
PM |
1500 |
CT reporting / US list |
DCC |
0.5 |
THURSDAY |
AM |
0900 |
Localisations/ assessments |
DCC |
1.0 |
|
PM |
- |
- |
- |
- |
FRIDAY |
AM |
0900 |
SPA |
|
1.0 |
|
PM |
1300 |
Breast Clinic |
DCC |
0.5 |
|
PM |
1500 |
Film Reading |
DCC |
0.5 |
Emergency On Call Work |
1.0 |
This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with a
special interest in Breast Imaging. The job is full time comprises 10
Programmed Activities (PAs). You may be asked to undertake additional
Programmed Activities by agreement. The job plan above is presented as an
example and may be flexible.
Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons
to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a
person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a
personal basis, in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
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 Radiology:
Breast
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.
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.
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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The hospital
welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual
orientation, race or religion- essentially the applicant must meet the criteria
mentioned above
Call us
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