Clinical Tutor / Lecturer - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ENT)
Reporting To: Prof James Paul O'Neill or nominee
Location: Beaumont Hospital
Contract: 12 months, renewable, full time
About RCSI
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**Department Overview**
The Department of Otolaryngology in RCSI and Beaumont Hospital is a mix of subspecialty ENT interests including lateral and anterior skull base surgery, rhinology, paediatrics, facial plastic and head and neck cancer surgery. We are the national leaders in postgraduate ENT education, organising weekly national teaching lectures for our trainees, grand round video conferencing, and ENT surgical skills courses running all year round. We also have 300 - 350 undergraduate students being taught every year by dedicated surgical and medical lecturers.
**Objective**
The principal objective of the post is to participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examinations of the undergraduate teaching program. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a growing clinical and translational research program in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ENT).
**Benefits**
Participate in clinical courses such as ACLS, IBU and PALS and be refunded up to €450 on successful completion;
Refunds available up to €450 on passing approved examinations;
Benefit from up to 14 days Educational Leave to support participation on approved courses, exams or professional development activities;
Clinical Lecturers and Tutors are eligible for the RCSI Staff Development Programme which provides funding for Masters Level programmes - MD / MCh / MSc. (subject to some terms and conditions further information available from HR);
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
Contributing to the clinical teaching programme in the junior, intermediate and senior cycle of the four- and five-year teaching programmes;
Contributing to the assessment of students in the junior, intermediate and senior cycles of the four and five-year programmes. This includes development, delivery and evaluation of these activities;
Liaising with heads of department, project leaders for clinical competence and other relevant faculty members in planning, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes;
Providing resources and communication with student groups via the RCSI virtual learning environment;
Delivering the curriculum at a number of sites e.g. assigned hospitals, RCSI Campus St Stephens Green, RCSI Sandyford Institute of Leadership & Healthcare Management;
**Candidate Specification**
Essential:
Possess evidence of registration with the Irish Medical Council;
Possess a keen interest in lecturing and interacting with undergraduate students;
Possess excellent communication skills;
Desirable:
Previous experience using E-learning/VLE systems;
Previous experience of teaching and assessing students in an academic environment;
Previous experience in research;
Completed at least 4 years of clinical experience post-internship;
MRCPI / MRCSI or equivalent;
**Application Process**
Please submit your CV and covering letter no later than 28th February 2025;
Informal enquiries can be made to
Interview Process Interviews will be held in Early March 2025
**Additional Requirements**
Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete:
Occupational Health Clearance;
Garda Vetting;
Police Clearance (if in residence outside of Ireland for periods of 6 months or more at any stage)