Job Description
Position RegistrarinHaematology Assignment DepartmentofHaematology,St.JamessHospital. CommencementDate Monday13th January 2025 HOPEDirectorate. The Haematology Dept./National Stem Cell Transplant Unit/National Centre for Hereditary coagulation disorders in St. Jamess Hospital provides a service in Haematological Oncology, Thrombosis/Haemostasis and General Haematology. The entire department comprises ten consultants, a lecturer, four specialist registrars, two registrars and four House Officers. There is weekly SPR/Registrar teaching. There are a variety of educational meetings including weekly MDT meetings. The Registrar is exposed to a wide variety of general haematology including care of haemoglobinopathy patients, day ward practice, the inpatient and outpatient care of patients withhaematologicalmalignancies, haemophilia/specialistcoagulation services and stem cell transplantation. In this post, the Registrar will gain competencies and skills in the management of patients with complex malignant and non malignantchronic illnesses and experience in dealing with their families. Medical Grand Rounds are held weekly.Two hospital teams present a wide range of topics to include interesting teaching cases, new treatments, medical advances and research.Attendance at these meetings is mandatory. PrincipalDutiesand Responsibilities The Registrar post contributes to a six person team which includes four Specialist Registrars.Learning opportunities are based around situational teaching, daily Consultant-led patient handover and ward rounds, weekly formal registrar teaching, regular inter-specialty seminars and a clinical audit programme. Candidateswill:- Professional/Clinical Beresponsibleforassessment,diagnosis,planning,implementationandevaluation of treatment for patients according to professional standards and under the supervision of the Consultant Documentallassessments,diagnoses,treatments,clinicalnotes,relevantcontacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards Communicateresultsofassessmentsandrecommendationstothepatientand relevant others as appropriate Fostercloseworkingrelationshipswithcolleaguesandotherrelevant professionals in maximising the patients potential Participateinteams,communicatingandworkingincollaborationwiththepatient and other team members as part of an integrated package of care Attendclinicsandparticipateinrelevantmeetings,caseconferencesandward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patients chart; follow throughwithactions arisingfromtheround InconjunctionwiththeSupervisingConsultant,contributetothedevelopmentand implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols Maintainprofessionalstandardsinrelationtoconfidentiality,ethicsandlegislation Seek advice and assistance from the Consultant with any assigned cases or issues thatprovetobebeyondthescopeofhis/herprofessionalcompetenceinlinewith principles of best practice and clinical governance Participateinauditsandresearch Engageintechnologicaldevelopmentsastheyapplytothepatientandservice administration EducationandTraining Participateinmandatoryandrecommendedtrainingprogrammesinaccordance with organisational / professional requirements Maintainanddevelopprofessionalexpertiseandknowledgebyactivelyengaging in continuing professional education and development EngageinplanningandperformancereviewsasrequiredwiththeSupervising Consultant Health&Safety Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice Workinasafemannerwithduecare andattentionto thesafetyofselfandothers Beawareofriskmanagementissues,identifyrisksandtakeappropriateaction Promoteaculturethatvaluesdiversityandrespect StJamessHospitalisaTobaccoFreeCampus.Theuse ofTobaccoorElectronicCigarettesis not permitted within the Hospital Buildings or on the grounds. Administrative (InconsultationwiththesupervisingConsultant) Ensuregoodworkingpracticeandadherencetostandardsofbestpractice Promotequalitybyreviewingandevaluatingtheservice,identifyingchanging needs and opportunities to improve services AssisttheConsultantinservicedevelopment,includingpolicydevelopmentand implementation Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, theorganisationsrequirementsandtheFreedomofInformationAct,andprovide reports and other information / statistics as required Engageinserviceauditanddemonstratetheachievementoftheserviceobjectives Representthedepartment/profession/teamatmeetingsandconferencesas appropriate KeepuptodatewithchangeanddevelopmentswithintheIrishHealthService The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the postholder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualificationsand/or experience ApplicantsareexpectedtohavecompletedBasicSpecialistTraininginGeneral Medicine. Possessionofapost-graduatequalificationwillbeadvantageoustothecandidate,butis not a requirement for the post. CandidatesareexpectedtobeATLSorACLSproviders.Corerequirementsforthispost include:ademonstrablecommitmenttoHaematologyMedicine,gooddecisionmaking, a broad clinical knowledge base and appropriate clinical skills, awareness of patient safety and risk management issues and the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team. Beforetakingupthepost: EachsuccessfulcandidatemustholdRegistrationwith theIrish MedicalCouncil. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable ofundertakingthedutiesattachedtotheofficeandbeinastateofhealthsuchaswould indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Skills,competencies and/or knowledge Candidateswillhave: sufficientcommandoftheEnglishlanguagetoeffectivelycarryouttheduties and responsibilities of the role sufficientclinicalknowledgeandevidencebasedpracticetocarryouttheduties and responsibilities of the role anabilitytoapplyknowledgetoevidencebasedpractice leadershippotential theabilitytoplananddelivercareinaneffectiveandresourcefulmanner anabilitytomanageanddevelopself ina busyworkingenvironment theabilitytoeffectivelyevaluateclinicalinformationandmakeappropriate decisions acommitmenttoassuringhighstandardsandstriveforapatientcentred service effectiveteamskills effectivecommunicationandinterpersonalskillsincludingtheabilityto collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills awarenessandappreciationofthepatientandtheabilitytoempathisewithand treat others with dignity and respect flexibilityandopennesstochange abilitytoutilisesupervisioneffectively willingnesstodevelopITskillsrelevanttotherole ApplicationProcess Toapplyfortheabovepositionpleaseforwardanuptodatecurriculumvitaeto ShortlistingwillbecarriedoutonthebasisofinformationsuppliedinyourCurriculum Vitae. InformalenquiriestoDrEibhlinConneally,ConsultantHaematologist,HOPE Directorate, Telephone or email: AndDrLarryBaconConsultantHaematologist,HOPEDirectorate,Telephone) Ifyourequireanyfurtherinformationregardingtheabovepostpleasecontactthe Medical Workforce unit on or 4764/4767 or 416-2255. ClosingDate:Sunday 6th October 2024 (Midnight) StJamesHospitalisanequalopportunities employer Skills: NCHD Haematology St James's Hospital Registrar Registrar in Haematology