Associate Professor

Job Title: Associate Professor / Consultant Physician in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus

Reporting To: Clinical Director / Head of Department

Location:  Beaumont Hospital / RCSI Education & Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital

Contract type/duration: Permanent: Public Only Consultant Contract 2023

Hours: Beaumont Hospital (18.5 hrs per week) and RCSI (18.5 hrs per week)

Closing date for applications:  5pm March 22nd 2024

Interview date: Early April 2024

The Objective of the role

The post holder will be expected to work with the Professor of Medicine in the delivery of undergraduate teaching. This post will focus on delivery and development of endocrine care and will contribute to the running of the general and specialist endocrine services with a particular focus on Reproductive, Pituitary and Adrenal Endocrinology within the hospital and contribute to the acute medical on call roster.

They will also be expected to develop a comprehensive research programme in Reproductive, Pituitary and Adrenal Endocrinology and consolidate the Department of Endocrinology National and International reputation.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities for all Consultant posts are as per Section 4 and Section 10 of the POCC23

• To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer.
• To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
• To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.
• To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II).
• To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan.
• To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed.
• The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures.
• To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.
• To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training.
• To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.
• To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process.
• To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.
• 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 promote interdisciplinary working between relevant specialities
• Provide High Quality Clinical Care
• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• To provide comprehensive acute and chronic respiratory care both within primary and secondary care settings.

• Responsibility for the delivery of endocrine and general internal medicine care.

• Contribute to the running of the general and specialist endocrine services with a particular focus on Reproductive, Pituitary and Adrenal Endocrinology within the hospital and contribute to the acute medical on call roster.

• Involved in the teaching programme within the unit and participate in the RCSI education programmes.

• Support GPs in the area in the management of this chronic condition.

• Attend monthly cogwheel meetings and local departmental meetings.

• Contribute to the development of the service of medicine within the hospital.

• Perform regular audit, complete annual CPD requirements and undertake research were appropriate.

And

• Coordinate the medical teaching of the undergraduate teaching programme, and chairing grand rounds

• Lead a vibrant research programme in Reproductive, Pituitary and Adrenal Endocrinology

• Attracting peer reviewed funding and MD/ PhD students to the Department of Endocrinology.

The consultant will contribute to the acute medical on call roster.

The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Core Role Competencies

• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including an understanding of the management and importance of value for money, whilst at the same time show awareness and appreciation of the service user.

• Demonstrate an ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.

• Show leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members.

• Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives, colleagues and students with dignity and respect.

• Effective communication skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; the ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to encourage learning

• Ability to contribute to curriculum planning, development and delivery, including exam and assessment methods

• Ability to develop, deliver and facilitate engaging classes including case-based learning sessions

• Show evidence of a developing a relevant research portfolio

Note: Applicants must be registered in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of endocrinology and diabetes mellitus and general (internal) medicine.

The Process:

Interview and presentation

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. Interviews will be arranged for early April 2024.

Informal Enquiries:

Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O’Brien, RCS Human Resources Department (email: rebeccaobrien@rcsi.ie). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries to be addressed by the relevant contact. #rcsia

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