The following are the standard duties and responsibilities for the NCHD position, as directed by the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer.
Responsibilities
Participate as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team in the provision of medical care to patients.
Diagnose and treat patients.
Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritises the safety and well‑being of patients.
Assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Initiate and monitor treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients and clients.
Further progress knowledge of diagnosis and management.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management, and facilitate production of all data/information required.
Co‑operate with arrangements that verify the delivery of all contractual commitments.
Co‑operate with measures that ensure compliance with the European Working Time Directive and related Irish legislation.
Co‑operate with investigations, enquiries or audits relating to the provision of health services.
Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, agreed training principles where appropriate, corporate policies and procedures, and human resource policies and procedures (e.g. Dignity at Work, Trust in Care, Flexible Working Scheme, etc.).
Attend NCHD Induction. Induction training before commencement is unpaid; during employment it is paid. For interns, induction prior to internship is paid in accordance with the DOH salary scales. A comprehensive paid intern induction (on‑site or online) may include up to 39 hours, as set out in national guidelines.
Perform other duties as required by the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer.
Additional responsibilities
Additional duties and responsibilities related to this post may be set out in the job description as issued by the Employer.
The NCHD is entitled, during employment, to regular review of performance – including MET/Research performance – by and together with the designated supervisory Consultant / Clinical Director / Head of Academic Department.
When carrying out these duties, the NCHD shall abide by the Irish Medical Council ‘Guide to Ethical Conduct and Behaviour’ (copy available directly from the Medical Council or at www.medicalcouncil.ie).
(1) Training Principles to be incorporated into new working arrangements for doctors in training, published by the Medical Education and Training Group, July 2004.
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