Medical Oncology Department in St. James' Hospital
The Medical Oncology Department provides a service to patients with solid tumours and serves a population of over 500,000, with supra-regional referrals for some tumour types.
It has strong links with the on-site Cancer Clinical Trials Office, which has an active clinical trials programme.
Weekly educational meetings are held jointly with the Dept. of Oncology.
At these, an SHO and registrar present a case with an emphasis on teaching points, current treatment and advances in research.
Other educational sessions include a weekly journal club as well as pathology and radiology review sessions.
Numerous MDT (multidisciplinary team) meetings are also held weekly.
Medical Staff
Prof Kennedy - Medical Oncologist, Lead Clinician for Breast Cancers
Dr Cuffe - Medical Oncologist, Lead Clinician for Lung cancers
Dr O'Donnell - Medical Oncologist, Lead Clinician for Gynaecological and Urological Cancers
Dr Grant - Medical Oncologist Lead Clinician for Lymphoma and head and neck cancer
Prof Gallagher - Medical Oncologist and cancer geneticist, Lead Clinician for colorectal cancers
Dr Kelleher Medical Oncologist, Lead Clinician for melanoma and sarcoma
Prof Lowery, Professor of Translational Oncology and lead clinical for upper GI cancers
The Registrar Role
The registrar will gain competencies and skills in the management of patients with complex problems related to malignancies and experience in dealing with their families.
They will participate in clinical and educational radiology, pathology and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Weekly registrar-led, consultant-moderated oncology journal club sessions provide up-to-date knowledge of ongoing developments in cancer care.
Medical Grand Rounds are held weekly, where two hospital teams present a wide range of topics including interesting teaching cases, new treatments, medical advances and research.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for patients according to professional standards and under the supervision of the Consultant.
* Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatments, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.
* Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the patient and relevant others as appropriate.
* Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the patient's potential.
* Participate in teams, communicating and working in collaboration with the patient and other team members as part of an integrated package of care.
* Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences, multi-disciplinary meetings and ward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patient's chart; follow through with actions arising from clinics and rounds.
* In conjunction with the Supervising Consultant, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.
* Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
* Seek advice and assistance from the Consultant with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his/her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
* Participate in audits and research.
* Engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration.
Education and Training
Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational/professional requirements.
Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development.
Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the Supervising Consultant.
Health & Safety
Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant/designated individual(s) in line with best practice.
Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect.
St James' Hospital is a Tobacco Free Campus.
Administrative
Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services.
Assist the Consultant in service development, including policy development and implementation.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisation's requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and provide reports and other information/statistics as required.
Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives.
Represent the department/ profession/team at meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Keep up to date with change and developments within the Irish Health Service.