Role title: Registrar in Oncology - Immediate Start Date
Commencement date: Immediate Start
Department: Oncology
Directorate: HOPe (Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care)
Grade: Registrar
Salary: Basic salary will be applied in line with approved HSE salary scales. Incremental credit will be awarded in accordance with the revised HSE framework for the application of increment credit.
Job reference number: ONCREG2024
Enquiries to: Informal queries can be sent to Dr Sinead Cuffe at scuffe@stjames.ie
To apply: Please apply directly by emailing a copy of your CV to medicalmanpower@stjames.ie
Closing date: 03/11/2024
Post Type: Specific Purpose, Full Time & Pensionable
Normal working hours: 39 hours per week
Directorate overview: 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.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
* The Registrar post contributes to an eleven-person team comprising two Specialist Registrars, five registrars, and four Senior house officers.
* Learning opportunities are based around situational teaching, Consultant-led patient handover and ward rounds, weekly formal registrar teaching and journal clubs, multiple weekly cancer MDT meetings, and a clinical audit programme.
* Research in Medical Oncology is actively supported within the department.
Candidates will:
* 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 maximizing the patients' 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.
* 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.
* Participate in audits and research.
* Engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration.
Eligibility criteria qualifications and/or experience:
* Essential: Must hold General Registration or Trainee Specialist Division Registration with the Irish Medical Council.
* Relevant experience in order to discharge the functions of the role.
* Desirable: Applicants are expected to have completed BST in General Medicine.
* Possession of a post-graduate qualification (e.g., MCEM, MRCS, MRCP) will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post.
* Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers.
Skills, competencies, and/or knowledge:
* Sufficient command of the English language to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
* Sufficient clinical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* An ability to apply knowledge to evidence-based practice.
* Leadership potential.
* The ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner.
* An ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment.
* The ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions.
* A commitment to assure high standards and to strive for a patient-centred service.
* Effective team skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues and families.
* Awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with others and treat them with dignity and respect.
* Flexibility and openness to change.
* Willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Application process:
To apply for the above position please apply directly by emailing a copy of your CV to medicalmanpower@stjames.ie
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 3rd November 2024
General conditions: St James's Hospital is a tobacco-free Campus. The use of tobacco or electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the hospital buildings or on the grounds.
Confidentiality: In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential.
Health: A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office.
Infection control and hygiene: It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.
Recruitment process: Approval to hire (VAF process), Hiring Manager – role profile, Advertising, Application Process, Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided, Interview Process.
St James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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