Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity
The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in the delivery of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a prestigious hospital, including:
* Inpatient care
* Ward rounds
* Out-patient clinics
* Theatre commitment
* Case conferences
* Participation in the on-call rota and cross cover arrangements
Responsibilities
To be responsible for the care and treatment of all patients under his/her charge and to maintain clinical autonomy relating to the management and care of individual patients;
To collaborate and work closely with the patient, his/her family, the multidisciplinary team, managerial / administrative staff and external agencies to facilitate continuity of care, discharge planning and specific care requirements;
To provide, as appropriate, timely consultation in respect of inpatients and outpatients as requested;
To facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across health care settings, strengthen the interface between different locations of care and develop the concept of collaborative care planning in conjunction with other professionals;
Together with colleagues who have similar appointments in Cardiothoracic Surgery, initiate a leadership role in shaping hospital policy with regard to the management and treatment of patients, best practice and accreditation;
To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultants care;
To support the implementation of standards which provide safe quality care, timely diagnosis and focused treatment in line with prescribed treatment protocols and international best practice.
Teaching and Research
To participate in teaching, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and conference commitments of the department and of the hospital for medical, nursing and other staff;
Maintain a programme of continuing medical education applicable to the responsibilities of the post in accordance with the requirements of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007;
Develop and collaborate clinical, laboratory and / or other research as appropriate to the specialty on a local, regional and national basis.
Management & Administration
To participate in the operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and any such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed;
To participate in and facilitate production of all data / information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery;
To collaborate with Hospital Management, Directors of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital in all matters pertaining to the general efficiency of the hospital.
Audit
Fully engage in the clinical audit programmes within the speciality in conjunction with consultant colleagues and in accordance with the Hospitals clinical governance structure;
To facilitate production of all data / information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.
Skills and Qualifications
Candidates will demonstrate:
* Clinical Care: The ability to manage the complex treatment needs of the patient from the point of referral and initial assessment to completion of care. The individual will be able to coordinate the delivery of care with other colleagues to ensure the care is delivered as expediently as needed.
* Teamwork: Work co-operatively within a group and across the hospital to achieve goals and foster a collegiate environment.
* Leadership: Demonstrate an ability to lead, encourage, inspire and support others to deliver.
* Communication: Illustrate a high level of communication skills in order to effectively communicate with and relate to patients and / or parents / family, colleagues, hospital staff and management.
* Administration & Management Skills: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency so as to enable the appointee to manage his/her staff and service and be able to interact with and participate in hospital management structures as required.
* Organisational Awareness: Provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the structure and governance of this and similar organisations.
* Teaching: Demonstrate skills required for educational training to medical students, NCHDs and allied healthcare staff.
* Research: Demonstrate a proven ability and track record of engagement in research relating to the specialty.
* Continuing Education: Demonstrate a proven record of undertaking continuing medical education and professional development.
* Audit: The appointee will be required to provide evidence of undertaking and initiating audit and quality projects.
Benefits
We offer:
* High Salary
* Extensive Training fund
* Innovation fund
This position presents a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of excellent patient care.