Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Breast Radiology 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: Breast

*** 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

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Radiologist with an Interest in Breast Imaging within the Imaging and Medical Physics department of our client’s Teaching University Hospital HSE based in the Connacht Region- Republic of Ireland

The successful candidate will join the existing team of Breast Consultant Radiologists as part of the broader team of Radiologists within the Imaging directorate. He/she will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence and will be expected to take part in the general on-call rota subject to annual review.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

The successful candidate must have full IMC (Irish Medical Council) registration, and hold a CCT in Clinical Radiology or have a CCT date, within 6 months of the date of interview.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

BREAST IMAGING ACTIVITY

The Breast Screening service covers an eligible population of 80,000 women in the location catchment area. The assessment rate for the screening service is 3.25%

In addition to the above the Symptomatic Breast Imaging approximate annual workload is:

Breast Procedures

·       Mammograms 6225

·       Diagnostic breast ultrasound 6491

·       Aspiration, biopsies and drainages including 50 vacuum assisted biopsies 1675

·       Stereotactic and ultrasound guided localisations 337

·       Breast MRI 140

Total 14868

Specific Duties

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. In line with the new consultant contract, the allocation of programmed activities will be as follows:

·       The appointee will share the relevant radiological workload, on the basis of equal participation in activities.

·       An annual review of duties will take place with the Clinical Lead as part of the Job Plan process.

·       On call is 1:6: 0.125PA

·       The person appointed will take his/her equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. He/she will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the Department.

·       The appointee will be expected to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and training and in this respect, as long as you remain a Consultant within the Trust, you will be regarded as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in the University of in the region, subject to the regulations of the University.

·       Junior and senior Specialty Registrars are attached to Breast as part of their general and subspecialty training. Advice and teaching is provided to Registrars throughout their training.

·       The breast imaging unit contributes to research by both the surgical oncology professorial unit and by the Cancer Research Centre. There is scope for further research and ample support. There are active links with the Clinical Research Centre at a nearby hospital and the unit has a good record of recruitment to clinical trials.

·       All consultants are expected to undertake audit of their clinical practice and provide evidence of this for appraisal and ultimately, revalidation. There is a monthly radiology audit meeting which includes CT, MR and plain radiography audit. In addition, there is an anonymised monthly review of reporting discrepancies with constructive feedback, in line with RCR guidelines. Full participation in this process will be a requirement for the post holder.

·       The appointee will conduct their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance and will take a full part in participating in the Trust’s clinical governance activities

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 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.

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: Breast

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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