Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Upper Lower GI Surgery Gastrointestinal 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: Upper Lower GI Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgeon

*** 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 currently have an exciting opportunity for two Consultant General Surgeons with an interest in either upper or lower GI at our clients HSE University Hospital in the Connacht region.

Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of the hospitals agenda and they pride themselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that they are making a difference in everything we do.

As a Consultant within the department of general surgery you will be required to deliver clinic and theatre activity, having a wide knowledge of both General and GI surgery. As part of the team you will contribute to enhancing the already excellent standard for patients in Connacht- Republic of Ireland.

This is your opportunity to make a profound impact on the future of the Trust as well as the lives of every person we care for. You will be able to demonstrate your passion for delivering high standards of healthcare to the public, patient safety and patient experience.

General Surgery Department

The Care Group runs General Surgical services in the 2 acute university hospitals - Connacht – Republic of Ireland. The staffing is detailed below with each surgeon having a sub-speciality interest. As well as their subspecialty interest, each Consultant shares in the pool of elective general surgery.

These posts have been created to add to support the current General Surgery department. The post holder will be expected to join the surgical department at the University Hospital and work as a team, supporting and enhancing the already excellent department. Our surgical unit ranks highly in the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) outcomes with some of the lowest mortality rates in the country, a reflection of the teamwork and support of the anaesthetic and critical care departments.

The Department also boasts the successful Surgical Emergency Admission Unit (SEAU) that has helped deliver high quality and effective emergency and ambulatory care for our emergency patients in Connacht.

The Department has an active role in teaching undergraduate medical students on attachments from Medical Schools. The hospital hope to also be closely involved in offering undergraduate teaching to the new Medical School, Institute of Medicine, due to start its first intake of students.

Emergency General Surgery provision involves having Consultant Emergency Surgeon of the week (Monday-Thursday; 0800-1800 hrs.) providing an emergency care model. These posts will alternate between an emergency week followed by five weeks of elective activity. The night on call (18.00-08.00 hrs.) would be covered by all surgeons with patient ownership on a rolling basis and the weekend (Friday Sunday) The Emergency week is based at the University Hospital. Elective commitments will be provided across our other hospitals sites.

The successful candidate would be on a 10 PA contract with provision of higher PA on mutual agreement.

Applicants must hold FRCS or equivalent and have wide experience in General and GI surgery (colorectal or upper GI). Experience in endoscopy is desirable.

Specific Duties

This post is designed to work in delivering Emergency General Surgery at the hospital, 1 week in 6, Monday to Thursday 0800-1800. Evening/night on call is provided by all consultants. The Emergency week is based at the Hospital. Elective commitments will be provided across our other Trust sites. The post holder will be working a flexible job plan to meet the service needs.

The appointee will become part of a mutually supportive team within the department. The successful applicants will be expected to have continuous responsibility for the patients under their care and undertake the administrative duties associated with patient care. The post holder will be involved in the development of the department of surgery and will collaborate with the existing surgeons to make the department an energetic part of the Care Group. The post holders are expected to bring new ideas, new ways of working and be adaptable to the changing environment of the modern HSE. The appointees will actively participate in meeting National Performance standards. The appointee will work closely, liaise and communicate with colleagues across the sites to improve patient care.

The job description is advertised as 10 PA’s, however, all job plans will be put through the Zircadian system for correct identification of the job PAs involved in the post.

Other responsibilities include:

Junior staff: Recruitment, appointment and educational supervision including educational contracts, regular appraisal, organisation of study leave, annual leave and rotas Budget:

Co-operate with the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director on budget issues Communication:

This will include responsibility for and arrangement of:

- Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital including: General Management, Medical Records, and Social Work Department

- Communication with General Practitioners will include telephone discussion of problems and writing of letters about cases seen in the department

- Communication with other hospitals and special departments in other hospitals

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 Surgery: Lower GI Surgery, 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 Surgery: Lower GI Surgery

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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