To Participate in Development of and Undertake All Duties and Functions Pertinent to The

Job Title and Grade / Temporary Consultant Gastroenterologist
Competition Reference / CH/28/16
Closing Date / 5 pm on Friday, 5th February, 2016.
Proposed Interview Date (s) / To be held before 31st March, 2016.
Location of Post / This is a full time appointment on a Type B basis under the Consultants’ Contract 2008 by the Health Service Executive to be based at Connolly Hospital.
Organisational Area / HSE Dublin North East
Details of Service /

ConnollyHospital

The Catchment Area extends into West Dublin, Meath and Kildare, where much of the recent housing development has occurred to support the rapid growth of Greater Dublin. As a result, the population within its service area has experienced considerable change in the inter-censal period and indeed over the past fifteen years. The CSO Census data from the 1991, 1996, 2002 Census as well as the Preliminary release data from Census 2006 can all be used to track the regions changing population. The catchment includes Areas belonging to Fingal, DublinCity, South County Dublin, Kildare and Meath County Councils.
Reporting Relationship / The Consultant’s reporting relationship and accountability for the discharge of his/her contract isto the Hospital Manager through his/her Clinical Director.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Standard Duties and responsibilities

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.

To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.

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.

To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.

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.

To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-ConsultantHospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.

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.

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.

To attend at Connolly Hospital at such times as may be determined by Connolly Hospital, and in emergencies as required, and to remain in attendance thereafter as long as his/her services are required..

To participate in multidisciplinary care and meetings relevant to the care of patients in ConnollyHospital.

To participate in research and in clinical trials as appropriate in Connolly Hospital and to ensure compliance with ethical and data protection requirements

Participate in teaching, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and conference commitments of the department and of the hospital for medical, nursing and other staff.

To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimizes delays for patients and possible disruption of service.

To work within the framework of the hospitals’ service plans and levels of service (volume, types etc) as determined by ConnollyHospital. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.

Participate in the development of agreed care protocols.

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.

To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planningand management of service delivery.

The Consultant shall, as part of his/her standard contractual commitment, contribute to the education, training and supervision of students, non-ConsultantHospital Doctors and trainee professionals including members of the multi-disciplinary team.

The Consultant shall, as part of his/her standard contractual commitment, contribute to the advancement of knowledge by facilitating and supporting research.

All other Terms and Conditions of Connolly Hospital Consultant Contracts apply to this post.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience / Entry to competition / recruitment process
No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland.
Professional Qualifications
Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the speciality of medicine.
Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be of good character.
Other requirements specific to the post / Must have own transport
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge /

Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money
Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
Demonstrate effective communication skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; the ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to encourage learning
Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user
Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi disciplinary team members
Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.