Galway, Ireland
Temporary, Full time
Who We Are
Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), provide a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis across the two sites.
GUH play a leadership role in acute service delivery providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of
Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), provide a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis across the two sites.
GUH play a leadership role in acute service delivery providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of
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Description
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title:
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Note: This grade code is being used until such time a cAPRT grade code is established
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County:
Galway
Hse Area:
HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group
Staff Category:
Health and Social Care Professionals
Contract Type:
Specified Purpose, Whole Time
Internal/External:
External
Proposed Interview Dates:
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.
Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview.
The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances
Informal Enquiries:
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact Stephen Coyne.
Radiation Therapy Service Manager, GUH – Tel: ********** / Email: ****** for further information about the role.
Contact the Recruitment Team, GUH – ****** for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Closing Date:
10:00am on Thursday the 04th of December ****.
Location of Post
There is currently one Specified Purpose & Whole-Time Candidate Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (cAPRT) vacancy available in Gynaecology, Galway University Hospitals.
The post of Candidate Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist is a whole-time Specified Purpose Contract for the duration of the candidacy i.e. maximum of 3 years.
The candidate is required to achieve essential milestones thereby successfully completing their candidacy within a maximum of 3 years from commencement of this post.
On successful completion of the requirements of the candidacy programme, the candidate will be appointed to the post of Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist on a permanent basis.
Failure to successfully complete their candidacy within a maximum of 3 years from commencement in this candidate post, will result in termination of the Advanced Practice career pathway for the candidate and a return to a previously held substantive post OR redeployment within the organisation.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Post Specific Related Information
Provide evidence of commitment to engaging in learning to support the development of competency and core capabilities in the four pillars of advanced practice as per HSCP Advanced Practice Framework *****) regarding candidate and Advanced Practice HSCP roles:
(i) clinical practice
(ii) leadership and management
(iii) education and facilitation of clinical learning, and
(iv) evidence, research and development;
This evidence must lead to the demonstration of competence and capability relevant to scope of practice and role.
Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the field of radiotherapy
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of radiotherapy, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.
Demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
University Hospital Galway is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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