Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Laparoscopic Surgery in Connacht Region 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 – Connacht Region (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal)
***Speciality: Surgery: Laparoscopic Surgeon

*** 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)

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Overview

Consultant in General Surgery with sub-specialty interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

We are looking for motivated Consultants based at our client’s hospital, Connacht to join a colorectal team of 2 Laparoscopic Colorectal Consultant Surgeons based at hospital and 3 Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeons based at University Hospital. The appointees will work closely with the existing Colorectal Consultant to provide a comprehensive colorectal service to the population of Connacht. Working at other sites will be expected to facilitate effective team working, and to ensure continued professional development. The potential for HSE-wide developments and a closer liaison with primary care and social services is substantial and exciting. A major expansion in undergraduate medical student teaching is planned.

As well as providing specialist colorectal services the post holders will help develop a networked general and emergency surgical model between the hospital and other relevant Hospitals. You will be based at a single hospital and participate in a 1:4 on call rota as well as providing elective General Surgical Services. In order to develop this networked service and ensure availability of support, mentoring and career development the post holders will have sessional commitments at other hospitals. Commitments here will allow development and dissemination of specialist skills across the sites. You will be involved in joint Consultant working.

You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment, whilst building your future in one of the best locations in the Republic of Ireland. Connacht is beautiful, sharing rugged coastlines with misty mountains. Outdoor sports are easy to pursue, whilst the amenities of urban centres such as Kerry and Cork are not too far away. The pace of life can be fast or slow, with a diverse range of people sharing an envious work-life balance across the region, with excellent quality schools, and reasonable property prices contribute to low living costs and high quality of life.

Clinical

·       To share the responsibility for the acute care of General Surgical patients at the University hospital & General Hospital. This will involve a 1:4 on call responsibility.

·       To deliver elective General Surgical services at the hospital and other sites according to agreed clincial networks as agreed in your job plan.

·       To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division’s and HSE’s agreed objectives. To develop and deliver a comprehensive service in General Surgery

Teaching/Training (as agreed with Clinical Lead/Clinical Director/Hospital Director/MD)

·       To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements

·       To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for House Officers, Senior House Officers CTs, SpRs, Speciality Doctors and other staff as appropriate Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff

Job Plan

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead 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.

Provisional Job Plan – Post 1

Actual DCC/SPA split will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant in the light of their individual agreed SPA needs. 

Also the successful candidate will be allocated 0.5 SPAs per week in their first 12 months to participate on our Consultant Leadership Programme

Provisional Job Plan – Post 2

Actual DCC/SPA split will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant in the light of their individual agreed SPA needs. 

Also the successful candidate will be allocated 0.5 SPAs per week in their first 12 months to participate on our Consultant Leadership Programme

This Job Plan is provisional and will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment and annual job plan review.

In line with the terms and conditions, the final job plan is subject to the agreement of the HSE through the Clinical Lead/Service Delivery Manager and the appointee.

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

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.

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 Surgery- Laparoscopic / General Surgery

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.

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

The hospital welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion- essentially the applicant must meet the criteria mentioned above

We look forward to helping you progress your career and find you the ideal position.

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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).

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