Chief II Clinical Measurement Gastro-Intestinal Physiologist

St James's Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James's Hospital in Dublin is seeking an experienced GI Service leader to oversee the Gastro-Intestinal Service. The post holder will plan and manage day-to-day operations, resource allocation and lead a dedicated GI Function Unit.

This senior role emphasizes governance, training, and continuous service improvement within a dynamic hospital setting. You will ensure adherence to departmental policies, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to teaching and curriculum development

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Service day-to-day operations and resource management.
• Lead the GI Function Unit and its dedicated team.
• Facilitate teaching of students and trainees within the GI service.
• Partner with the Clinical Director to develop a long-term vision and drive continuous quality improvement.

Job description

About us: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role: The post holder will oversee the efficient and effective running of the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Service in St. James Hospital (SJH). Their responsibility will include planning and managing the day-to-day service and staff resources in the GI Function Unit, as well as conducting a full range of diagnostic tests and procedures. They will ensure that Departmental Policies and Procedures and professional, ethical and Health and Safety Standards are maintained at all times. This role will also involve leading a dedicated team in the GI Function Unit. The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the teaching of students. The post holder will be involved in establishing a vision for the future of the Department along with the Clinical Director of the GI Function Unit. The position also requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. This job requires specialist technical skills to perform and analyse Gastrointestinal Physiology investigations.

Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries: Please contact Lorraine O'Reilly, Directorate Services Manager; SACC Directorate, Phone: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] Or Jessie Elliot, Consultant Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgeon; SACC Directorate, Phone: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail]

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English