Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Ophthalmology 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: 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 dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant in Ophthalmology at the HSE University Hospital.

This is a 10 session replacement consultant post to join the existing team of consultants. A special interest in glaucoma would be desirable although other specialist interests to complement the existing consultants would be considered.

The post holder will demonstrate a wide range of skills and will be asked to work flexibly within the department. The contract will be held by HSE University Hospital, however and will require travel to and from several of our community clinic sites in the region.

Applicants must be registered with the IMC (Irish Medical Council) and be listed on the specialist register (or entry expected within six months of interview date).

The Department of Ophthalmology

The Speciality comprises of the following medical staff with their sub-speciality interest:

·       1 Consultant – Glaucoma

·       1 Consultant – Anterior segment and squint

·       1 Consultant – Oculoplastics

·       3 Consultants – Medical retina

The department also has 2 Specialists, 1 Specialty Doctor, 4 Surgical Trainees and 1 SHO Doctor.

The ophthalmology unit integrates outpatient, administrative, day care ward and dedicated ophthalmic theatre. The eye theatre is (adjacent to the Eye unit) is attached to the main day care theatre complex. This theatre is extremely well equipped with a modern Zeiss OPMI 200 microscope and an Alcon ‘centurion’ phako machine.

The laser rooms are equipped with our existing Spectralis Green, (slit lamp or direct) and a YAG and PDT laser. The outpatient department is well supported by both Orthoptists and Optometrists, with regular LVA assessment and contact lenses clinic. There is a Quantel Medical V-Plus B scan ultrasound machine and a Pentacam anterior segment analysis system. Modern Humphrey field analysis equipment is available. Fluorescein and ICG angiograms are carried out with a Heidelberg Spectralis which is networked into clinic and laser rooms. There are 4 Heidelberg Spectralis OCT scanners and a dedicated intra vitreal treatment room.

Specific Duties

Applicants should be highly experienced cataract surgeons capable of high throughput surgery, and be able to perform other general ophthalmic surgical procedures commensurate with their experience and special interest. The post holder will be expected to do their share of general ophthalmology along with the current consultants as well as doing clinics and operating lists in their area of interest.

The post will be based at the RUH and at community clinics. There is a strong commitment to peripheral clinics. Clinics are currently provided in the following location; Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal

The holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Lead Clinician of Ophthalmology.

A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CME is essential. It is also essential that you have an annual appraisal.

An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the Department and Trust. Attendance at, and organisation of, meetings is expected

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.

The post will be a 10 PA contract.

There will be a 1 in 6 second on-call commitment. The trainees and fellows do the on call not the most junior trust grades. The commitment is 1 in 6 weekends until 4.30pm on Sundays and 1 evening in the week until 8pm.

The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out consultants' duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, clinical governance, private practice and any other responsibilities.

Supporting Professional activities consists of 2.5 SPA of which 1.5 will be core SPA with an additional 1 SPA for additional responsibilities.

Total Programmed activities 10 PAs

Direct clinical care 7.5-8.5 PAs

Supporting professional activities 1.5-2.5 PAs

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 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.

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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