HSE Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Breast & Reconstructive Surgery 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: Surgery: Breast & Reconstructive Oncoplastic Surgeon

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

*** Duration: 12 months (FREE visa & work permit + relocation package offered)

*** 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)

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Overview

Applications are invited to join the Breast Surgery Unit at our client’s Hospital whom is looking to recruit a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to enhance the current team and assist with maintaining cancer treatment targets. This is a new post which is planned as a full-time appointment but applicants wishing to work part-time are encouraged to apply. The hospital is seeking a successful candidate to enhance and progress the current oncoplastic services provided to the patients of Munster- Republic of Ireland.

The postholder will work closely with the breast multidisciplinary team to provide diagnosis and treatment for the Trust’s breast patients. The post holder will also be expected to attend and participate in the breast MDT clinical and management meetings.

The successful applicant will join a team of Breast surgeons in delivering high quality service in symptomatic and screening Breast disease to the catchment area. This vacancy arises as part of an expansion of breast cancer and reconstructive surgery and creates an opportunity to enhance and develop our services for the community.

The post will suit a candidate who has recently gained their CCT or equivalent in Breast surgery (and who is on the specialist register of the 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

The department has expanded over the years to deliver a comprehensive Breast service to our community. Symptomatic Breast services are closely integrated with the Breast Screening service in a purpose-built unit that promotes close working with radiological colleagues. A full range of diagnostic services are provided including Breast MRI and mammographic tomography.

The appointment will have particular emphasis on the delivery of oncoplastic breast services and the delivery of comprehensive and timely diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer. The successful applicant should have a track record of oncoplastic breast training, be a good communicator and demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team that thrives on co-operative working and subspecialisation.

The unit diagnoses and treats 360 new Breast cancers per annum. In 2018 we performed 62 reconstructions (44% of mastectomies) which include both implant and pedicled autologous; free flaps are referred to regional plastic surgical centre.

MDTs are held twice weekly, supported by dedicated non-clinical co-ordinators. Reconstruction MDT is held once weekly jointly with the screening MDT. Clinics have full radiological support. The hospital sees 3500 new patients per annum who are all seen in a one-stop clinic.

The hospital has general surgical operating theatres and general surgical day case theatres and further theatres at the Gynae Department. Breast surgery is currently undertaken in the women’s day care unit. Oncology hospital oncology unit is an accredited cancer centre: this unit has breast oncologists and undertakes a full range of chemo and radiotherapy associated with the treatment of breast cancer.

Duties

·       To participate fully in the provision of Breast Services

·       To provide the highest possible levels of patient care

·       To work as an active member of the breast team

·       To actively remain clinically competent

·       To work closely with Multidisciplinary teams

·       To activate particulate and undertake audit

·       To teach staff / medical students

·       To work to all HSE hospital policies and procedures

·       To work flexibly

·       Responsible to: Chief Executive/Medical Director of the HSE hospital and at local level to the Clinical Director for Surgery.

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 Surgery: Breast & Reconstructive 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.

The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. This consists of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs and 1.5 supporting professional activity PAs. The job plan is subject to annual review with the Clinical Director.

The working day in theatre runs from 08.45 -1.00pm and 1.45pm-6.00pm, with a 30 minute break between the morning and afternoon session for all day lists.

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 Surgery: Breast & Reconstructive

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.***