HSE Consultant Ophthalmology 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: Ophthalmology Ophthalmologist

*** 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

Applications are invited for a full time (10PA’s) Consultant Ophthalmologist to join the University Hospital in Munster to complement the existing Consultants special interests. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an interest in Emergency Eye Care and General Ophthalmology. There is considerable scope for flexibility in providing a job plan that will suit the interests of the successful applicant. Candidates who would prefer a medical ophthalmology post will also be considered. The appointee to this post will join other Consultant Ophthalmologists in our well established team.

The Department of Ophthalmology operates from the new purpose built Eye Centre opened recently with Ultra-modern facilities. The Eye centre is a well-equipped outpatient department where it runs general ophthalmology and emergency clinics, as well as specialist clinics including medical retina, oculo-plastic, cornea and anterior segment, paediatric ophthalmology and glaucoma.

The majority of ophthalmic surgery is performed on a day case basis from a day case facility but the department also has access to in-patient beds which have a fully equipped examination room close by.

The hospital has an excellent friendly atmosphere making it popular with junior medical staff and is located close to the National Park where the local scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities are exceptional.

The ophthalmology department is progressive and would be supportive of proposals to expand the scope of facilities currently available.

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.

The Ophthalmology Department

The Department of Ophthalmology is part of the Surgical Division, which is headed Divisional Director. A significant amount of new equipment has recently been purchased for the Ophthalmology department which is now equipped to a high standard. The Department has a dedicated theatre fitted with a Leica ceiling-mounted microscope, and a free-standing microscope is also available for use in main theatre. There are two Alcon Infinity Phacoemulsification machines and a video camera with a monitor, plus an array of other equipments. The majority of ophthalmic surgery is performed on a day case basis from a day Case facility. The new purpose built Eye Centre opened with ultramodern facilities bringing together all Ophthalmic out patients’ services in one place. Ophthalmology has a well-equipped out-patient department where it runs general ophthalmology and emergency clinics, as well as specialist clinics including medical retina, Oculo-plastic, anterior segment, paediatric ophthalmology and glaucoma.

The consulting rooms contain a slit-lamp with tonometer attachment, indirect ophthalmoscope, full range of bio microscopy fundus lenses and a computer.

There are four 4-meter lanes with digital Projector test types for visual acuity assessment. There are 2 clean rooms in the Outpatient clinic where minor operative procedures and Intravitreal Injections are performed.

Specific Duties

1.       The post is for 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) located at the hospital.

2.       Further SPA and/or DCC may be available by negotiation for activities which align with service requirements to a suitably qualified candidate.

3.       The post-holder will have a role in the development of the department with particular reference to the retinal service.

4.       The successful candidate will be expected to have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the Department.

5.       The post-holder is expected to take an active part in the postgraduate training programme, particularly with regard to trainee medical staff, and to carry out teaching duties as required for medical students in cooperation with other Consultant Members of the Department.

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: Ophthalmology 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.

AVERAGE ACTIVITY

General Consultant with Medical Retina Post - Direct Clinical Care

Out-patients 26 hours 6.5 PA
Theatre 4 hours 1 PA
Clinical Admin 4hrs 1PA
SPA 6hrs1 .5PA

Total 40 Hours  10 PAs

A specimen job plan is laid out below which will vary based on sub specialty interest of the appointee and can be mutually agreed by discussion at time of appointment. Medical Ophthalmology applications would also be considered which will substitute the Theatre session for appropriate clinical / treatment sessions.

General Consultant with any subspecialty Post- Direct Clinical Care

Out-patients 26 hours 6.5 PA
Theatre 4 hours 1 PA
Clinical Admin 4hrs 1PA
SPA 6hrs1 .5PA

Total 40 Hours  10 PAs

This is subject to negotiation with the successful candidate.

Audit

A regular bi-monthly audit session is held within the Department. The hospital has an active Audit Department which provides assistance with audit projects. All non-emergency activity in the hospital is suspended to allow audit sessions to take place.

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: Ophthalmology

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.***