Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Radiology
Imaging Reporting 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:
Radiology: Imaging Reporting Radiologist
*** 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)
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 the
new post of Consultant Radiologist with particular interest in Head, Neck &
Body imaging to work across the University Hospital in Connacht and University
Hospital sites that work in conjunction with the hospital in the region.
The University Hospital is
recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical
services.
Academic interests will be
encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with University’s School of
Medicine will be expected.
Although this post is full-time,
consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working
arrangements.
Applicants should either be on
the IMC (Irish Medical Council) Specialist Register or be a Specialist
Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT /
CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
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 120,000 per annum to euros 160,893
per annum plus a further euro 26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards.
EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL ASSETS
PACS & IT
The department has a newly
installed PACS, Fuji Synapse 5 which is integrated into Fuji CWM for reporting
work flow and digital dictation. Image
link systems are in place to communicate images across all the health boards in
South Wales and via IEP links to centres in Ireland and internationally.
Imaging Services:
University
Hospital site
· Plain film radiography in the Main and Emergency
Radiology (ER) departments
· Theatre and ward ‘mobile’ radiography
· Fluoroscopy Studies including ERCP & EUS
· Intravenous Urography
· Angiography / Interventional Radiology / EVAR
· General, Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound
· Computed X-ray Tomography
· Magnetic Resonance Imaging
· Paediatric Radiology department within the
Children’s Hospital with US, plain film, MR and fluoroscopy
Specific Duties
This post will be based across
the University Hospital and associated sites of the hospital and will provide
an exciting opportunity to further develop the existing Body, Head and Neck
imaging service within the HSE.
The post holder will join a team
of Consultant Radiologists within Connacht in sharing provision of imaging
services to Connacht radiology to support primary, secondary and tertiary care
across a range of specialties. The post
is full time and will provide 10½ sessions of activity (inclusive of ½
temporary additional session).
The post holder will also share
in the responsibilities for delivering general and specialist training and
medical education both at a postgraduate and undergraduate level within the
Health Board and within the Medical University.
Within the illustrated job plan
it is recognised that Consultant Radiologists in the directorate work together
as a team co-operating to provide efficient cover for duties that include
responding to urgent clinical queries and emergencies, sharing of plain film
reporting, supervision and training of radiology trainees on both the hospital
sites, and the supervision and teaching of radiographers / sonographers at both
locations. The successful candidate will
contribute to the weekly MDT meetings.
The post holder will participate
in the 1 in 7 on-call service for body radiology within the University
Hospital. There are separate Consultant
on-call rotas which cover orthopaedic radiology, neuroradiology and interventional
radiology.
The All Radiology Training Scheme
and radiology Registrar’s are based at UH (University Hospital); the Registar’s
operate a shift system and work closely with Consultant Radiologists to provide
a reliable continuous on-call service.
This teaching requirement is an important aspect of this role and there
is an opportunity to shape the future of training of Radiologists in the near
future.
Existing Service
The Body Imaging service is
currently provided by radiologists with sub-specialty interests ranging from
Gastrointestinal, Nuclear Medicine and Paediatric imaging. Body radiology includes Radiologists
providing Body with Head & Neck imaging, Thoracic Radiologists who provide
specialist thoracic imaging plus pure Body Radiologists who provide Body CT and
MRI imaging. Of these, Radiologists
provide body intervention.
A contribution to the general
body radiology service will be expected.
The UH provides a full range of
general medical and surgical specialties and also specialist areas including
regional parenteral nutrition services, renal and prostate surgery.
Clinical
· You will provide with consultant colleagues (as
appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with
responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and
promotion of health.
· You will have continuing responsibility for the
care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for
the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy
and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
· You will be responsible for the professional
supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named
in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their
training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their
careers.
· You will be required to participate in continuing
medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UH supports the requirements for
continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of
Radiologists and is committed to providing time and financial support for these
activities in line with the UH Policy.
· You will be required to participate in and
contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the UH’s policy on the implementation
of Clinical Governance.
· Domiciliary consultations – as appropriate to UH’s residents
in accordance with the UH Policy.
· The successful candidate will participate in the 1
in 7 on-call service for body radiology within the UH
· You will be required to cover for consultant
colleagues' periods of leave.
· Any other duties with other agencies that have been
agreed with the employing UH (e.g. Prison Service).
Teaching
Commitments
·
regular commitments to ward based teaching of
undergraduates.
·
participation in the lecture programmes for 2nd
and 4th & 5th 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 Radiology: Imaging Reporting 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.
|
|
Sessions |
Hours |
Type
of work |
Monday |
AM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Head & Neck reporting / MDT prep
1:4 |
|
PM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
CT Body In-patient / Outpatient |
Tuesday |
AM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
H&N MDT meeting 1:4; Clinical
admin & reporting |
|
PM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
CT Body in-patient / Outpatient |
Wednesday |
AM |
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Ultrasound list – H&N |
|
PM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Supporting professional activities |
Thursday |
AM |
1 |
3½ - 4 |
MR Body reporting |
|
PM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Supporting professional activities |
Friday |
AM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Ultrasound list – Body |
|
PM
|
1 |
3½ - 4 |
Plain film reporting |
On-call
|
|
½ |
1¾ - 2 |
1 in 7 |
CT – Computed Tomographic (X-ray)
imaging (vetting, supervising, reporting)
MR – Magnetic resonance imaging
(vetting, supervising, reporting)
MDT – Multi-disciplinary meetings
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
Radiology: Imaging Reporting
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.
Doctors
Guide to working in the Republic of Ireland – Click here
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.***