Locum Consultant Surgeon

Woodston Personnel Ltd; Connacht; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston Personnel Ltd is assisting in recruiting a Temporary Consultant Surgeon for a 12-month period at University Hospital in the west of Ireland. The post involves joining an experienced surgical team to provide consultant-led care and contribute to service development and improvement.

The role includes leadership of the surgical service, supervision of junior doctors, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care and education within a busy acute

Qualifications

• Be registered in the Specialist Division of the Medical Practitioners Register in Ireland or meet eligibility for registration.
• Possess consultant-level qualifications and experience in the relevant surgical specialty.
• Demonstrate clinical and professional competencies and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Undertake elective and emergency surgical procedures appropriate to the specialty.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and other clinical activities.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in education, training and supervision of medical staff and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with policies and standards.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and lead colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Teaching & training

CPD & governance

Education

Specialist registration with Medical Council of Ireland

Job description

Our client is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Temporary Consultant Surgeon for a period of 12 months.

The successful candidate will join the existing consultant surgical team and will provide a high standard of consultant-led clinical care to patients attending University Hospital in the west of Ireland.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will contribute to the delivery, development and continuous improvement of the surgical service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide consultant-level clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Undertake elective and emergency surgical procedures appropriate to their specialty and level of training.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists, ward rounds and other relevant clinical activities.
• Participate in the surgical on-call service, where applicable.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to non-consultant hospital doctors and other members of the clinical team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across surgical, medical and multidisciplinary services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in the education, training and supervision of medical students, NCHDs and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and comply with HSE policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the surgical service.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and specialty as may be assigned.

Candidates must, at the latest date for receipt of applications:

• Be registered in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in the relevant specialty, or fulfil the eligibility requirements for such registration.
• Possess the qualifications and experience appropriate to the Consultant post.
• Demonstrate appropriate experience in the relevant surgical specialty.
• Have the necessary clinical and professional competencies to undertake the duties of the post.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Have satisfactory evidence of professional competence and continuing professional development.
• Meet all other eligibility requirements applicable to the post.

Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient‑centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective multidisciplinary team‑working abilities.
• Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Leadership and management skills appropriate to a Consultant position.
• Commitment to teaching, training and professional development.
• An ability to work effectively in a busy acute hospital environment.