HSE Consultant Medical Oncology Oncologist 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: Medicine: Medical Oncology Oncologist

*** 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

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Medical Oncologist who is passionate about developing improved patient centred services and contributing to education and training of junior staff of a University Hospital in Munster – Republic of Ireland

The post has two components: firstly, the appointee will join a cadre of oncologists and acute physicians in delivering and developing the inpatient service for oncology patients at The Hospital main site. On two days a week they will conduct hospital wide board rounds aimed at optimising their admission episode (with appropriate disease related management support from the patient’s primary oncology team).

The role will cover the Oncology base ward beds with patients admitted via both emergency and elective streams with all types of solid tumours. The consultant will provide a board round on each ward of all patients with attendance and contributions from the multi-disciplinary team. Direct consultant reviews will also be delivered where appropriate. The appointee will be principally responsible for acute management of the patient and the on-going cancer management will remain the responsibility of the patient’s Primary Oncology team who will support the appointee with input at registrar and consultant level as required. Another key role of this post is to provide junior doctor supervision, education and support for their inpatient work.

The second component of this post will be to become an active member of one of the Disease Groups in an area of interest for the successful applicant. This will enable the post holder to work with the Multidisciplinary team to deliver treatment for patients from across the Cancer Network through outpatient clinics, ambulatory treatments and inpatient stays.

Candidates must by law be on the Irish Medical Council Specialist Register in Medical Oncology or they must provide evidence that they will be on the register by the time that they take up this appointment -( medical council registration is in process).

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

The appointee will be based at The University Hospital – main site and will be a member of the Medical Oncology consultant group.

·       You will provide senior input to the oncology wards for the in-hours period on two days of the week and will be responsible for ensuring the patient is appropriately assessed and managed regarding their in-patient episode, progressed without delay on their management plan and appropriately prepared for discharge to avoid unnecessary delay. The role will cover the Oncology base ward beds with patients admitted via both emergency and elective streams with all types of solid tumours.

·       The consultant will provide a board round on each ward of all patients with attendance and contributions from the multidisciplinary team. Consultant reviews of a small number of patients will also be delivered.

·       The appointee will be principally responsible for acute management of the patient and the on-going cancer management will remain the responsibility of the patient’s Primary Oncology team who will support the appointee with input at registrar and consultant level as required. Another key role of this post is to provide junior doctor supervision, education and support for their inpatient work

·       In addition, the appointee will work within the chosen/agreed Disease Group to provide a comprehensive clinical service for cancer patients. This will include patients in the outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory settings delivering Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy.

·       The agreed work plan will be subject to annual review in line with hospital policy. This review will also include an assessment of professional development and defined goals for the future. In the event of the consultant electing to work part time a pro rata adjustment of fixed sessions would be anticipated. This will be discussed and agreed with the Division.

·       The Department has evolved, over many years, a policy of mutual co-operation between the consultants. The department consultant group meets monthly to discuss joint management policies. Consultants are grouped in teams of two to six supported by junior staff .The teams accept responsibility for agreed fields of work and for cover for absence arrangements. All consultants are expected to co-operate in these arrangements and to be involved in a number of clinical areas of work.

·       The medical oncology department works with the departments of clinical oncology, haematology, young oncology and endocrinology as part of the Network Services Division.

·       Consultants in the department share in an on-call rota that involves a commitment to a full week in every twenty weeks. This covers the Specialist Registrar who is second on-call.

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 Medicine: Medical Oncology 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.

NB There is currently no on-call component associated with the post.

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 General Medicine: Medical Oncology

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 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).

***Please note due to the high number of applications, we do answer every application in turn.***