Resident Medical Officer - OncologyLocation: Radiotherapy Centre CorkJob type: PermanentOverview of role: Ensure the provision of quality patient care, whilst maximising efficiency in accordance with company policies and procedures
Provision of Medical Services in Medical and Radiation Oncology working for UPMC Ireland at Bon Secours Radiotherapy Centre Cork (in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities Maintains an
atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors,
medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis and works
effectively as part of a team.Completes
patient assessment within time frame laid down in Departmental
policy. Communicates
to inpatient staff and referring physicians clinical and treatment
related information as needed. Assists with
scheduling of required outpatient lab tests, x-rays, scans, etc. as
needed.Maintains
standards in all aspects of work, with reference to current standards
of practice.Maintains
current BLS skills and attend all in-house health and safety training
(eg fire, manual handling etc.) as required.Performs
related responsibilities as required eg. Patient reviews, cannulation
and assisting with radiation treatment planning.Assist with
audits and research as needed or required by the department.Skills
Essential to the PostCurrent registration with the Irish Medical
Council Must possess competent clinical and
interactive skills with adult and geriatric patients.Effective team player both as a facilitator
and in the course of workAmbitious and diligentFlexible and adaptable approach to workExperience of working within
multi-disciplinary teamsExcellent interpersonal and communication
skills and the ability to motivate, influence, inspire and encourage
different ways of workingAbility to prioritise and to deliver to
short deadlinesCompletion of Mandatory Training as required
by UPMC Management, including but not limited to:Fire
Training - AnnualRadiation
Safety Training - AnnualInfection
Prevention and Control Training - Annual BCLS
Training - BiennialICHGCP
Training - BiennialICORG PI
Training - TriennialManual
Handling and Patient Movement Training - TriennialExperience:Appropriate post registration clinical experience
as determined by the Medical Director.General
Personal Competencies:Provision of an open caring environment for
all referred patients, where proper explanation of treatment approach,
careful treatment delivery and appropriate follow up is provided.All posts in UPMC Whitfield Hospital require
a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and
efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to
demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager and / or hospital
management. Maintain strict confidentiality with patient
and employee or any other information in accordance with all UPMC
Whitfield Hospital policies and procedures.in the electronic medical
record.Clinical
Duties:Provision of medical services within the scope
of the Departmental Policy for the provision of care in the inpatient and
outpatient settings, on site at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.Thorough clinical evaluation, careful
explanation to patients and family and considered and collaborative
decision making is necessary for the proper delivery of radiation and
medical oncology services to the patients referred to our facility.Liaison with other clinical disciplines within
the department (Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Physics, Medical Oncology,
Pharmacy) in relation to patient care.Liaison with the wider hospital for any
function related to the care of a radiotherapy or medical oncology
patient, with inpatient staff for our patients in the ward, with radiology
for any investigations, with the laboratory, with theatre for any patients
booked for procedures.Provide cover for our department on a rostered
basis to ensure on-site Physician presence at all time when there are
patients being treated.Participate in an on-call roster – possibly in
conjunction with the NCHD’s of the main hospital.Possibility of being trained to perform
procedures such as prostate biopsy and fiducial marker placement.Radiation
Treatment Planning: The provision, with the appropriate assistance
of Dosimetrist and Physicist support, under supervision by a Consultant
Radiation Oncologist, of contouring for the purpose of treatment planning.Participation with Medical Physics staff in
the process of treatment planning.Radiation
Treatment Delivery:In line with the relevant departmental policy
(ref), it is a requirement, where possible, for there to be a Physician on
site at all times while patients are receiving radiation treatment.In conjunction with the Consultant Radiation
Oncologist and the allied health professional teams within the department,
oversight of on treatment evaluations and medical care of patients on
active radiotherapy treatment programmes.Accurate and complete, legible record keeping.Timely maintenance of Physician related
administrative function including all documentation in the electronic
medical recordQuality
AssuranceParticipation in any and all Quality Control
related functions as set down by the Medical DirectorManagement meetings (Medical Director)New Patient Review MeetingsPlanning Review MeetingsMorbidity & Mortality ReviewContinuous Quality Initiative MeetingsRadiation Safety Committee MeetingsHospital Management Meetings (Medical
Director)Education
& ResearchParticipation in Departmental Educational
Meetings.Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training
(BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.)UPMC/D3 e-RoundsOther education activity (Conferences,
lectures etc.) to meet the requirements of the statutory rules regarding
Professional Competence Assurance, as well as to acquire and maintain the
necessary skills relevant to the proper function of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre in partnership with Bons Secours Hospital in Cork.Participation, within the departmental
framework and guidelines, in research which may be multi-institutional
(ICORG) or internal.This job description is intended to be an
outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its
writing. As the Radiotherapy Centre and the post holder develop, this job
description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the
Centre. Qualifications & Experience:Qualifications & Skills: Candidates
on receipt of application must have:Skills: Registration with the Irish Medical Council Experience MDT Excellent
interpersonal and communication skillsQualifications:Appropriate
undergraduate and postgraduate qualification that enables full
registration with the Irish Medical Council on the General Current
Registration with the Irish Medical Council (Copy of Certificate)Current
Medical Insurance Liability (Copy of Certificate from HR)Current
Certificate of Compliance with Professional CompetenceCurrent
Documents certifying compliance with mandatory training programs (BLS,
GCP, Radiation Safety, Fire Safety etc.)Appropriate post registration clinical
experience as determined by the Medical Director.Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About
UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.