HSE Consultant Rheumatologist Rheumatology Medicine 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: Rheumatology Rheumatologist

*** 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

This post is for a Fixed Term Consultant post in Rheumatology- subject to review and extension

The post is pivotal to the continued development and quality of rheumatology at our clients hospital and will support the existing consultants in rheumatology.

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 Department

The department provides a speciality service to a local population of Munster- Republic of Ireland. The speciality cares for rheumatology patients with a whole spectrum of diseases including complex connective tissue diseases, vasculitis and osteoporosis.

It is a predominantly outpatient based specialty with inpatient care provided jointly with the physician colleagues. Patients requiring specialist inpatient rheumatology care are managed on a shared ward with the respiratory team at the hospital site. Plasma exchange is available where needed for appropriate patients through the unit. The post holder, in conjunction with other consultant colleagues will contribute to the care of these patients. Day case infusions and procedures including biologics, cyclophosphamide infusions, zoledronic acid infusions, nerve blocks and multiple joint injections are routinely undertaken.

An excellent musculoskeletal radiology service is available with access to ultrasound, CT and MR imaging. We have a weekly meeting with a MSK radiologist. The hospital has dedicated early arthritis clinics (2 per week) with early access to patients with suspected inflammatory arthritis. The Lead Consultant has a weekly ultrasound list in the radiology department. There is potential for the new post holder to develop an interest in ultrasound and to set up their own lists.

The hospital has a GE Lunar DXA scanner led by a consultant rheumatologist . The hospital are able to perform Lateral Vertebral Assessments and are in the process of upgrading the scanner to enable Trabecular bone scoring. A Fracture Liaison Service has also been recently approved in the hospital.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to reporting and there will be opportunity to attend the national training scheme for bone densitometry. The hospital has combined renal/ rheumatology clinics set up, and are in the process of setting up a combined lung/ rheumatology clinic. The hospital also run a monthly CTD clinic with renal input.

Specific Duties

1.       The principle duties of this post are to provide a comprehensive, high quality service to rheumatology patients from the Munster health economy.

2.       To, at all times, comply with the IMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor & Good Medical Practice

3.       To ensure that patient confidentiality and information governance is maintained at all times.

4.       To undertake duties as defined within the job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director and lead clinician for rheumatology

5.       To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Executive Medical Director. 

6.       On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Hospital’s Corporate Induction.

7.       To participate in the Hospital’s mandatory training programme

8.       To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

9.       Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or Ireland. If you are a trainee, currently on a UK/ Irish training programme, and are not yet on the specialist register, please provide details of your expected CCT date on your application form.

In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register at the time of their application to be eligible for consideration for a Consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.

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: Rheumatology Surgery 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 post-holder’s basic job plan will typically include 10Pas, but flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

The following provides scheduling details of the components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week:

Activity – PA’S

OP work 5.5

Elective work 0.75

DCC admin 2

SPA admin 1.5

Dept  SPA 0.25

Total 10

The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach to the post and establish the most effective way of working with colleagues in other speciality medical services and acute physicians, sharing experiences to support acute medical services.

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: Rheumatology

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.***