Job Title:
Clinical Lecturer and Tutor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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Reporting To:
Prof Joe O'Beirne, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospital Waterford.
Prof Ruairi MacNiocaill; Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Waterford Regional Hospital
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Location:
University Hospital Waterford
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Contract:
12 months, renewable, full time
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Objective:
The principal objective of these posts is to participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examinations of the undergraduate teaching programme. This post also gives the successful candidate the opportunity to take part in clinics and theatre.
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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
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Contract Details:
This appointment is available for a period of one year initially, renewable to a maximum of two further years subject to satisfactory performance.
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Salary:
€55,000 per annum for Clinical Lecturer or €45,000 for Clinical Tutor (pro-rated for the part-time posts) - level of appointment will depend on the level of experience of the successful candidate(s).
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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
* Detailed list of responsibilities including conducting research, performing clinical work, adhering to policies and procedures and representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI at all times.
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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
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Application Process:
Please submit your CV and covering letter no later than 28th February 2025
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Interview Process:
Informal enquiries can be made
Interviews will be held in Early March
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Additional Requirements:
Occupational Health Clearance
Garda Vetting
Police Clearance (if in residence outside of Ireland for periods of 6 months or more at any stage)
Provision of Police Clearance certification from countries outside of Ireland will be the responsibility of the successful candidate