Consultant Paediatric Surgeon

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland seeks a paediatric surgery consultant to support the development of a world class Department of Paediatric Surgery. The role involves clinical support for neonatal, paediatric and adolescent surgical patients, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to develop referral pathways and governance.

You will contribute to guideline and policy development, data collection and staff training while supporting service delivery and recruitment within CHI.

Qualifications

• Registration as a specialist in Paediatric Surgery with the Medical Council of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a world class Department of Paediatric Surgery within CHI.
• Provide clinical support, advice and consultation for neonatal, paediatric and adolescent surgical patients.
• Develop referral pathways, service coordination and delivery of an efficient and effective service.
• Participate in peer reviews, guideline development, policy procedures and data governance.
• Contribute to staff recruitment, training and service development.

Education

Specialist registration - Paediatric Surgery (Ireland)

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The new post holder will support the development of a world class Department of Paediatric surgery within CHI, and along with his/her colleagues, support the paediatric surgery consultant body in the assessment and management of complex patients. The post holder will provide clinical support, advice and consultation on neonatal, paediatric and adolescent surgical patients as required.

The new post holder will work closely with other colleagues and multi‑disciplinary teams along with administrative staff in the unit to develop referral pathways, service coordination, and the planning and delivery of an efficient and effective service. The post holder will be expected to participate in peer reviews, guideline development, development of policy and procedure, data collection, governance of service, staff recruitment, staff training and development of the service.

Professional Qualifications And Experience

• Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Paediatric Surgery

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical Fellowship (or equivalent experience) in upper gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and/or minimally invasive surgery (in a recognised national or international centre) for a minimum of 1 year duration (two years preferable)

“The successful interviewee must be registered as a specialist in the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland, within 180 days of the day of interview and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in relevant training programmes.

The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within the Children’s Health Ireland.

Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated”.

Competition Specific Selection Process

The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process

Informal Enquiries can be obtained from:

Miss Nicola Brindley, Clinical Specialty Lead for Paediatric Surgery

[e-mail]

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Naomi McGrath at [e-mail]