Consultant Republic of Ireland HSE Mammography Radiology Radiologist in Leinster 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 - Leinster Region (Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Carlow,   Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Cavan)
***Speciality: Radiology: Mammography 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

This is a new post and is in addition to the 6.5 full time equivalents (FTE) Consultant Radiologists. The department consists of 5.5 FTE General Radiologists with subspecialist interests, and a further Radiologist covering the plain film work.

The Mammography Department is currently staffed by 2 Consultant Radiologists performing 5 sessions. Ideally the successful applicant will minimally have 2 sessions in mammography.

The hospital has a certain amount of flexibility with this post as long as the essential core component in breast radiology is fulfilled. This flexibility arranges from being able to provide a full or part-time breast post with no on-call to a more desirable configuration of a General Radiologist with an interest in breast imaging. They are specifically looking for the following skills in breast imaging and encourage the development of new ones.;-

·       Diagnostic mammography ultrasound and biopsy.

·       Stereotactic vacuum assisted biopsy.

·       Wire localisation.

·       Breast MRI, Contrast Mammography and Tomosynthesis.

·       Screening mammography.

The general component of the job could be plain film reporting, general cross sectional imaging and CT, MRI or ultrasound. Ideally the candidate would be able to perform sufficient general imaging to provide an on-call service and this would be a 1 in 6.5 with internal cover attracting a session in lieu which could be combined with a flexible SPA to create one day per week off site.

The hospital has previously appointed dynamic and enthusiastic Breast Surgeon, whom provides both mastectomy and a full reconstruction service.

The Mammography Department is currently separated from the main department. There is a reporting room, an Ultrasound and Diagnostic Suite, and a new GE Mammography Suite with Tomosynthesis and vacuum assisted biopsy.

The department is externally inspected and accredited as a Screening Unit and the whole department is currently accredited. There is a thriving private practice which is an accepted and expected part of the job.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

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.

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 Radiology: Mammography 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.

All consultants have a 10 PA contract for public work which may be worked flexibly to allow private practice on and off site during the normal working week and making up time spent on public work during early mornings, evenings or weekends.

Specific duties and time-tabling will be subject to an annual Job-plan review. Below is a sample timetable for this role, it must be emphasised however that this timetable may be subject to change to meet the needs of the department and will be finalised with the successful appointee.

This will include 7.0 fixed sessions of DCC such as CT, MRI, US, Intervention, Specials, Mammography, MDT, Admin list, 2 SPA sessions and 1 session in lieu of on call (Depending on skills etc.). The hospital are arranging the timetable to incorporate an extended day which allows the consultant 1 day a week off site. The day will be extended with either 8am start or 7pm finish. The extended sessions will be to cover “Cold CT/MRI reporting”. An example is set out below. A list of current meetings is also set out. Each meeting is envisaged to have a lead and second radiologist. The time of these meetings may change but the principle of sufficient time for preparation has been incorporated.

If the post holder ends up doing a “pure” breast job and does not participate in the on call rota then there will be no lieu sessions. There would be 7.5DCC:2.5SPA of which 1.5SPA off site would be feasible.

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 Radiology: Mammography

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.

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.

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.

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

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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).

***Please note due to the high number of applications, we do answer every application in turn.***