Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Surgeon
Colorectal Emergency 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: Colorectal Surgeon Emergency Surgery
*** 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
Applications
are invited for the post of Consultant in Emergency General Surgery and
Colorectal Surgery at University HSE Hospital facilities. The workload will
comprise colorectal cancer surgery, benign colorectal and general surgery and
emergency general surgery. The appointment is to join a team to comprise of 6
General Surgeons working together within their subspecialist interests and will
be one of four emergency general surgeons.
Candidates
would have to have a strong enthusiasm for the laparoscopic approach, be able
to demonstrate the ability to publish research, have a commitment to teaching
and would preferably have received training in some form of advanced
laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. The possible need for mentoring and/or
joint consultant operating is recognised and, if required, the appropriate
candidate will gain full support for this approach from the unit.
The
post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall work of the Department of
General Surgery and take part in the general surgery emergency on-call and out
of hours on-call rota which will be on a 1 in 8 basis during the day, and 1 in
12 out of hours
Specific Duties
The
post-holder will:
CLINICAL
The key
duties and responsibilities of the post will be:
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 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 total number of sessions will be 12PAs:
The post will provide care to acute surgical
emergency admissions and the CEPOD theatre Monday to Thursday 1 in 8 weeks and
a weekend and out of hours emergency provision of 1 in 12. During weeks when
not providing emergency care, the position will have elective general surgical
commitments and provide a colorectal service, endoscopy and theatre sessions.
Time tables will be on an annualised basis but an
average week would consist of the following:
Suggested breakdown:
Nature of commitment |
PA |
Outpatient clinics |
2 |
Main theatre |
2 |
Endoscopy |
1 |
CEPOD emergency theatre |
1 |
Clinical administration |
1 |
On call & emergency admissions
and ward rounds |
3 |
Total DCC |
10 |
Total SPA |
2 |
On call (out of hours duties) – 1:12 rota
Average per week over 12 week cycle:
DCC (including on call) 10
SPA 2
Total 12.0
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: Colorectal
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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