Connolly Hospital has a busy endocrinology department involving the delivery of a wide range of clinical services alongside active participation in research and teaching.

The current departmental Consultant WTE is 2.8 with an additional community diabetologist providing 0.5 WTE community / 0.5 WTE hospital.

We are seeking the appointment of a locum consultant to facilitate the ongoing development of specialist services within the endocrinology department of Connolly Hospital. This post will add an additional 1.0 WTE to the department.

Post Commitments:

1. The post-holder will take part in the general internal medicine (GIM) activities of the endocrinology department, which includes the following:

• In-patient care and participation in the general medical on-call rota
• Provision of medical consults when required

2. Post-holders with a background in endocrinology (on the specialist register for endocrinology and diabetes, or with a demonstrated special interest in endocrinology) may also be asked to support the following activities:

• Supervision and provision of patient care within Connolly Hospital Diabetes Day Centre
• Supervision and provision of general endocrine and diabetes clinics
• Supervision and provision of inpatient endocrine and diabetes consults
• Supervision and provision of patient care within the obesity service
• Supervision of endocrine dynamic tests

3. The post-holder will take part in the educational and research activities of the department, including supervision of non-consultant hospital doctors.

Entry to competition / recruitment process

No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland.

Professional Qualifications

Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in General Internal Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates who are also registered in the Specialist Division for Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.

Health
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be of good character.

Other requirements specific to the post

Must have own transport  

Relevant Attachment

Job Description

• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money
• Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrate effective communication skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; the ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to encourage learning
• Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi disciplinary team members
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.