Senior House Officer in General Medicine (AMAU) Role Profile Department:Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Medical Directorate Salary Scale:Basic salary will be applied in line with approved HSE salary scales.
Incremental credit will be awarded in accordance with the revised HSE framework for the application of increment credit Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The post holder will: Assessing patients as requested by the registrar shift leader and/or CNM in charge Showing initiative in helping to manage the departmental workload Supporting senior staff in the Resuscitation area Always communicating patient management decisions to the nurse in charge Ensuring adequate patient handover Recognising ones need for senior support Develops an appropriate knowledge base by attending EM teaching sessions, appropriate CPD meetings and undertaking private study.
Balances their educational needs with service commitment Participates in clinical risk management and audit activities in the department Is supportive of students, interns, nursing staff and other members of the Emergency department team Is supported by the Consultants, Registrars and the multidisciplinary emergency team.
Demonstrating appropriate levels of professionalism in all aspects of work and behaviour.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications: Essential Completion of intern year or equivalent, and to be eligible to be on the General or trainee Specialist register.
Must hold General Registration or Trainee Specialist Division Registration with the Irish Medical Council Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Specialty Training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery or Intensive Care Medicine.
Desirable Applicants are expected to have completed BST in General Medicine Possession of a post-graduate qualification (e.g., MCEM, MRCS, MRCP), will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers Candidate Skills & Competencies: Sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Sufficient clinical knowledgeand evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role An ability to apply knowledge to evidence-based practice Leadership potential The ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner An ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment The ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions A commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service Work as part of a team and respect the views and suggestion of others Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills Awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect Flexibility and openness to change Ability to utilise supervision effectively A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role Application Instructions: To apply for the above position, complete the online application at Contact Details for formal enquiries: Dr Ontefetse Ntlholang, Consultant in General Medicine, Dr Nadim Akasheh, Consultant in General Medicine, Skills: Senior House Officer General Medicine NCHD St James's Hospital Immediate Start Date