Registrar In Oncology Job In Dublin

Registrar in Oncology at St. James's Hospital

The Registrar in Oncology at St. James's Hospital is a key role in the Medical Oncology Department, providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of the department.

About the Role

• Job Summary: The Registrar in Oncology will work as part of an eleven-person team, providing patient care and contributing to the development of the department.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate 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 maximising the patient's 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.
  • 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.

About the Department

• Department 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.
• Team Structure: The department is led by Prof Kennedy, Medical Oncologist, and has a team of experienced medical staff, including Dr Cuffe, Dr ODonnell, Dr Grant, Prof Gallagher, Dr Kelleher, and Prof Lowery.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience: Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Specialist Training in General Medicine and possess a post-graduate qualification.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • 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.
  • Ability to apply knowledge to evidence-based practice.
  • Leadership potential.
  • Ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner.
  • Ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions.
  • 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.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to utilise supervision effectively.
  • Willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to the hospital's HR department.