Resident Medical Officer - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Whitfield requires Resident Medical Officer (RMO) to support its surgical services (General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics and Gynaecology etc). This role is suitable for doctors who wish to pursue a career in these specialties and are in early stages of their careers preparing for examinations or carrying out research activities. The person in this role would acquire significant experience and exposure to a large variety of elective procedures in pre-op, intra-op and post operative settings. This role involves regular daily attendance and taking part in resident on call rosters. There are opportunities to get involved in education, training and research activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Applicants
must be fully registered with the Irish Medical Council holding a valid
registration.
* Current
BLS and ACLS certification
* Must
possess competent clinical and interactive skills with adult and pediatric
patients.
* Effective
team player both as a facilitator and in the course of work.
* Competent
to work autonomously when required under consultant supervision/advice.
* Flexible
and adaptable approach to work.
* Experience
of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate,
influence, inspire and encourage different ways of working.
* Ability
to prioritize and to deliver to short deadlines.
* Evidence
of continuing professional development.
* Completion
of Mandatory Training as required by UPMC Management, including but not
limited to:
1. Fire
Training - Annual
2. Radiation
Safety Training - Annual
3. Infection
Prevention and Control Training - Annual
4. BCLS
Training - Biennial
5. ICHGCP
Training - Biennial
6. ICORG PI
Training - Triennial
7. Manual
Handling and Patient Movement Training - Triennial
Clinical Duties:
* Provide
medical services within the scope of the Departmental Policies for the
provision of care in the inpatient and outpatient settings at UPMC
Whitfield, Hospital Waterford.
* Provide
thorough clinical evaluation, careful explanation to patients and family
and collaborative decision making when necessary, for the proper delivery
of surgical and medical services to the patients in our facility.
* Complete
documentation of patients' assessment, history and physical on admission,
and write appropriate follow up comments in case notes in line with the
assessment of Patient Policy.
* Diagnose
and treat patients under the direction of the relevant consultant.
* Initiate
and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe.
* Liaise
with other clinical disciplines within the hospital (Anesthetists,
Nursing, diagnostic Services, Laboratory, Pharmacy) in relation to patient
care.
* Respond
to all Code Blues and lead the nursing staff in emergency/cardiac arrest
procedures.
* Provide
cover on a rostered basis to always ensure on-site RMO presence when there
are patients being treated. Participate in an on-call roster.
* Assist
consultants in theatres when required
Health & Safety
* As an employee of UPMC you have a
responsibility to:
* Take
reasonable care of your own Health and Safety and that of any other person
who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
* Co-operate
with UPMC in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local
policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to.
* Not
intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in
the interests of health and safety.
Infection Prevention and Control
* The prevention and management of acquired
infection is a key priority for UPMC. As an employee of UPMC you have a
responsibility to:
* Ensure
that your work methods are compliant with UPMC's agreed policies and
procedures and do not endanger other people or yourself.
* Be aware
of infection prevention and control policies, practices, and guidelines
appropriate for your duties and you must always follow these to maintain a
safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
* Maintain
an up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention and control, policies,
practices, and procedures through attendance at annual mandatory updates
and ongoing continuing professional development.
* Challenge
poor infection prevention and control practices of others and to report
any breaches, using appropriate UPMC mechanisms (e.g., incident reporting
policy).
Information Governance
* UPMC is committed to compliance with
Information Governance standards to ensure that all information is handled
legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. You are required to comply
with the UPMC Information Governance policies and standards.
* Confidentiality
and Security - Your attention is
drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within UPMC.
Whilst you are employed by UPMC you will encounter confidential
information and data relating to the work of UPMC, its patients or
employees. You are bound by your conditions of service to respect the
confidentiality of any information you may encounter which identifies
patients, employees or other UPMC personnel, or business information of
the Company. You also have a duty to ensure that all confidential information
is always held securely, both on and off site.
* Disclosure
of Information - The unauthorized use or
disclosure of information relating to UPMC activities or affairs, the
treatment of patients or the personal details of an employee, will
normally be considered a serious disciplinary offence which could result
in dismissal. Upon leaving UPMC employment and at any time thereafter you
must not take advantage of or disclose confidential information that you
learnt in the course of your employment. Unauthorized disclosure of any of
this information may be deemed as a criminal offence.
* Information
Quality and Records Management - You
must ensure that all information handled by you is accurate and kept
up-to-date and you must comply with the UPMC recording, monitoring,
validation and improvement schemes and processes.
Medication management
* Adhere to
all Medication Policies relevant to your role.
* Verify
and document patient's current medication on admission.
* Will
verify all prescribed medication.
* Give
medication advice to patients on discharge.
Professional Standards and Performance
Review
* As an employee of UPMC you have a
responsibility to:
* Participate
in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post.
* Maintain
consistently high personal and professional standards and act in
accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct.
* Take
responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and
professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and
subordinates.
* Participate
in UPMC's appraisal processes including identifying performance standards
for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal
development plan
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable
Adults
* We all have a personal and a professional
responsibility within UPMC to identify and report abuse. This may be known,
suspected, witnessed or have raised concerns. Early recognition is vital to
ensuring the patient is safeguarded. The Sharing of Information no matter how
small is of prime importance in safeguarding children, young people, and
vulnerable adults.
* As an employee of UPMC you have a
responsibility to ensure that you attend safeguarding awareness training and
undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to your
role.
Social Responsibility
* UPMC is committed to behaving responsibly in
the way we manage transport, procurement, our facilities, employment, skills,
and our engagement with the local community so that we can make a positive
contribution to society. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to
take measures to support our contribution and to reduce the environmental
impact of our activities relating to energy and water usage, transport, and
waste.
Quality & Safety
* Will work
with the organization as part of a Multidisciplinary team in preparing for
JCI accreditation.
* Required
to provide high standards of patient care throughout your working day in
pursuit of excellence.
Quality Assurance
* Participation
in all Quality Control related functions as set down by the Medical
Director:
* Management
meetings (Medical Director)
* New Patient Review Meetings
* Planning
Review Meetings
* Morbidity
& Mortality Review
* Continuous
Quality Initiative Meetings
* Radiation
Safety Committee Meetings
* Hospital
Management Meetings (Medical Director)
Education & Research
* Participation
in Departmental Educational Meetings.
* Mandatory
Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.)
* UPMC/D3
e-Rounds
* Other
education activity (Conferences, lectures etc.) to meet the requirements
of the statutory rules regarding Professional Competence Assurance, as
well as to acquire and maintain the necessary skills relevant to the
proper function of UPMC Whitfield Hospital
* Participation,
within the departmental framework and guidelines, in research which may be
multi-institutional (ICORG) or internal.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Appropriate
undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualification that enables full
registration with the Irish Medical Council on the General Current
Register with the Irish Medical Council (Copy of Certificate)
* Current
Medical Indemnity Insurance (Copy of Certificate from HR)
* Current
Certificate of Compliance with Professional Competence Scheme
* .Current
Documents certifying compliance with mandatory training programs (BLS,
GCP, Radiation Safety, Fire Safety etc.)
* Appropriate post registration clinical
experience as determined by the Medical Director.
General Personal Competencies:
* Provision
of an open caring environment for all referred patients, where proper
explanation of treatment approach, careful treatment delivery and
appropriate follow up is provided under consultant guidance
* All posts
in UPMC Whitfield require a high level of flexibility to ensure the
delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder
will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their
manager and / or hospital management.
* Maintain
strict confidentiality with patient and employee or any other information
in accordance with all UPMC Whitfield policies and procedures.
Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.
Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About
UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since
2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in
Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in
Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at
the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy
locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.