Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant MSK Radiology Musculoskeletal Radiologist 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: MSK Musculoskeletal 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)

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Overview

The successful candidate will work as a Consultant Radiologist and form part of the Radiology team based at our client’s hospital. This post is for a Consultant General Radiologist with a special interest in musculoskeletal radiology. It is expected that the post holder will deliver an on call service as part of their commitment to the general radiology services of the department.

In addition, there may be emergency situations when attendance outside routine hours is required. The 10 PA contract comprises 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions. The job plan will be condensed into 4 working days and will require extended days. The proposed job plan will be subject to change, to allow for any future extended 7 day service or cross site working requirements. The applicant should be on the Specialist register of the HSE and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent. Radiation Protection is a paramount responsibility.

It will be a requirement to ensure patient, staff and public safety by compliance with local policies and with appropriate legislation and professional standards.

Imaging Service

Radiology Team

The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Consultant Radiologists, and form a subspecialist team
of 1 dedicated musculoskeletal radiologists. The remaining consultants work similarly as general radiologists, with subspecialist interests.

In addition, there are 2 radiology registrars, from the deanery training schemes.

Radiology Allied Team

The allied team consists of the service manager, 5 superintendent radiographers, a team of radiographers including reporting radiographers, sonographers, nurses, health care assistants, administrative staff and PACS support team.

Reporting Facilities and Equipment

Each Consultant has their own dedicated PACS reporting station, either in their own office or in a shared office of 2. Further PACS reporting facilities are available in the central reporting station.

Specific Duties

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

·       The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the HSE for Good Medical Practice.

·       Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

·       Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

·       Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

·       Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.

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: MSK Musculoskeletal 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.

Programmed Activities (PAs)

Direct Clinical Care Activities 8 PA’s per week on average (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)

Supporting Professional Activities

2 PA’s per week on average (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior medical staff). The trust is working towards a position where it will be expected that supporting professional activity will be delivered on site, however, at present 2 hours SPA are considered flexible in timing and location. Supporting Professional Activity time includes specific teaching commitments which are designated as a SPA within the job plan

There will be participation in the general radiology on call rota at approximately 1 in 12. Participation in weekend working will be required in the future.

A detailed job plan using the Trust’s template must be agreed within 3 months of starting the post. It is the responsibility of the individual, working with the Service Director, to ensure that this happens. Any delay in agreeing the job plan, or failure to work to an agreed job plan, may impact in deferral of a pay threshold.

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: MSK Musculoskeletal

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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