Regional Specialty Advisor (RSA) Histopathology
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Dublin 2, Ireland Education
Company Description
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.
Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.
Position
Role: Regional Specialty Advisor (RSA) - Histopathology
Affiliation: Faculty of Pathology
Department: Postgraduate Training and Education
Tenure of Office: 3 years and maximum of two concurrent terms
Remuneration/Benefits: Payment of RSAs takes place on a quarterly basis and in accordance with the number of trainees within their given specialty
Location: Attendance will be required at meetings which are usually held in Dublin
Closing date: 27 March 2025 at 17:00
Role Overview
The role of the RSA in Histopathology is to support the National Specialty Director (NSD) in their role in the development and delivery of postgraduate specialist training in Histopathology, under the governance of the Faculty of Pathology.
Responsibilities
Content of Training Programme
1. Assists in the updating of the specialty curriculum and logbook / eportfolio in consultation with NSD and other members of the Specialty Training Committee (STC) as well as the Education and Professional Development Department.
2. Assists in the development of courses for specialist training with the Education and Professional Development Department.
3. Assists in developing and organising Study Days across the duration of the training programme.
Support and Guidelines:
1. Provide advice, career guidance and support to trainees in their hub in relation to training, examinations and general queries relating to the specialty.
2. Follow delineated process for dealing with trainee / training issues as per the RCPI Grievance and Disciplinary Policy.
3. Act as ambassador for the successful roll – out of the eportfolio.
4. Act as liaison between trainers and trainees within their hub.
Governance:
Specialty Training Committee
Meetings are held quarterly and chaired by the NSD. Attendance at these meetings is expected.
Recruitment and Selection:
1. Play an active role in the recruitment and selection of candidates to the Basic and Higher Specialist Training programmes.
2. Assist in short listing of candidates against agreed criteria with other panel members and NSD.
3. Participate in interviews for entry onto the Basic and Higher Specialist Training programmes.
4. Allocate trainees to various centres within their hub.
Hospital Inspections:
Participate and assist the NSD in hospital inspections in the specialty when required.
Assessments:
1. Participation in annual BST trainee assessments held in November.
2. Assist the NSD in annual assessments of the specialty as requested (May / June).
Requirements
Requirements of the Appointment
Mandatory
1. Must be a fellow of the Faculty of Pathology
2. Must be a registered and active trainer of the specialty training programme in Ireland
3. Must be entered on the Medical Council’s Specialist Division of the Register in the relevant specialty
4. Must be registered on an RCPI Professional Competence Scheme
Tenure of Office
The tenure of office is three years. A maximum of two concurrent terms can be served as RSA. Notification of stepping down as RSA at the end of tenure should be presented in writing to the training body at least 3 months prior to stepping down.
Training and Handover
RSAs should partake in a 3 month handover / roll – in period to ensure the role is clearly defined. RSAs must complete the Physicians as Trainers: Essential Skills Course and Interview Skills course. These courses must be updated on a regular basis.
Payment
Payment of RSAs takes place on a quarterly basis and in accordance with the number of trainees within their given specialty.
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