Consultant Republic of Ireland HSE Medicine - Haematology 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: Medicine – Haematology Haematologist

*** 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

Our clients University Hospital is looking to appoint a full time (10.5 PA) Consultant Haematologist as part of a team of seven consultants in the Leinster Region

The post is based in Leinster; duties include a one in seven on-call attending rota, a weekly clinic, MDTs, contribution to laboratory, MDT meetings, research and teaching; in addition each member of the team contributes equally to the haematology service (visiting 36 times averaged per year).

There is a large portfolio of network and commercial studies open, with a team of research staff, and opportunities to develop studies in conjunction with the Universities of Leinster; –several such studies have been set up and recruited to by the existing team. Extensive opportunities exist to develop clinical sub-specialisation at local, regional, and national level where appropriate, as well as teaching at under and post-graduate level.

The haematology unit is a level 3 facility, with level 1 services provided in a new purpose-built unit on a regional site. There is a joint MDT between the 2 hospitals, serving a total population in excess of 500,000..

The post holder will be expected to work in general haematology and be able to manage malignant and non-malignant haematology, coagulation, transfusion and haemoglobinopathy patients.  A background in research or education would be desirable. Following appointment, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to take on additional management or teaching roles and/or cultivate sub-specialist interests, to complement the existing strengths of the department.

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.

Haematology department at both hospital within the Group

Clinical Haematology

The Clinical Haematology service at the hospital and secondary hospital is a joint service with a catchment population of over 560,000 and provides a patient-focussed high-quality service with excellent purpose built facilities supported by the regional Leukaemia Fund charity. The primary site delivers Level 3 care including autologous stem cell transplantation. Inpatients benefit from en-suite rooms in a 13-16 bedded inpatient unit. The department diagnoses 350 new haematological malignancies per annum and provides 450 inpatient admissions, 6300 day cases and outpatient episodes on the primary site. Nine outpatient clinics per week are held at primary site. Disease specific clinics are offered for myeloproliferative disorders and allogeneic transplant follow-up. There are 7 WTE consultant haematologists, 2 specialist registrars, 3 registrars, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, 2 clinical nurse specialists and 1 CMT (Core Medical Trainee) doctor, with secretarial support and a dedicated team of chemotherapy nurses.

On the secondary site there are 5 outpatient clinics per week, where visiting consultants attend on a fixed day to provide patient continuity for outpatients or day cases. The haematology service at secondary is level 1 and is supported by two clinical nurse specialists, a specialty grade haematologist and an SHO doctor.

A weekly joint-multidisciplinary team meeting is held across both sites over a videoconferencing link. Patients requiring allografts are referred to other specialist centres and return for their post-transplant care.

Laboratory facilities

The haematology laboratory at the primary site delivers 900 blood counts per day; the laboratory is currently being reconfigured. A full range of coagulation tests including factor assays, and thrombophilia tests are available. Two flow cytometers are available for research and clinical services. The molecular biology laboratory provides a range of molecular tests including JAK-2, BCR-ABL quantitation, T cell receptor studies, immunoglobulin gene rearrangements and offers DNA sequencing with dedicated clinical scientist support. A blood transfusion laboratory provides blood product support for the treatment of haemophilia and bleeding disorders and is actively introducing full vein to vein electronic tracking of blood. There is an active Patient Blood Management committee chaired by the lead Haematologist for Transfusion and a hospital transfusion team comprising consultant haematologist, specialty doctor in blood conservation, transfusion nurse practitioner, blood transfusion manager, and haematology laboratory manager.

Consultants dual report bone marrow aspirates and trephines as part of a Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service; expert flow cytometry and genetics support is provided by the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service leading to a unified marrow report for all patients.

Specific Duties

Provision of a clinical and laboratory haematology service at both hospital sites within the group. The incumbent will provide clinical support at the primary site for 4 days per week; all members of the consultant team provide one day per week covering the secondary service when not on call (to a total of 36 days per year). On the secondary site cover days there will also be a ward round and laboratory work. There are three full ward rounds at primary site during each on-call week (1 in 7, including Sunday), laboratory support, rapid referral review and telephone advice out of hours (for both sites). Other regular commitments include a weekly morphology session, MDT meeting and time for clinic preparation / administration, chemotherapy prescribing, planning and review of patients on treatment.

During on call duties at both sites workload will be cross-covered by consultant colleagues, so that a Monday-Friday presence is maintained at secondary site. Emergencies admitted to the secondary site out of hours are under the care of duty physicians with telephone advice from RDE haematologists, as specified in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

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 Medicine - Haematology 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.

Note: the days of the week for particular duties may be subject to change

The hospitals are in a transitional phase of workforce modernisation in part due to the implementation of the new consultant contract, and aims to limit consultants’ job plans to a maximum of 10 PAs per week.  Consequently, this job plan is offered on the basis of 10 substantive PAs, plus any additional temporary PA allowance, which will cease on the addressment of workload intensity/service demand by the giving of 3 months’ notice.

The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is an illustrative guide and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate.  A minimum of 1.5 SPAs will be provided within a full time contract, for a consultant's personal development.  Further discussion on supporting professional activities will depend on the Trust's requirements and the individual's particular expertise.

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 Medicine - Haematology

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).

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