Registrar & Senior House Officer in Haemaglobinopathy

Position:Registrar in Haematology (Red Cell Disorders) AssignmentDepartment of Haematology, St. Jamess Hospital. Commencement DateMonday, 14th July 2025 HOPE Directorate. St Jamess Hospital is the largest teaching hospital in Ireland, and the Haematology Department in SJH provides a service to patients with Red cell disorders, General Haematology, Haematological malignancies and Thrombosis and Haemostasis. The department consists of 14 consultants, a clinical lecturer, four specialist registrars, two registrars and four House Officers. There is weekly SPR/Registrar teaching in addition to other educational meetings including weekly MDT meetings. The Red cell service in SJH, is the only adult service in Ireland managing patients with complex rare red cell disorders, and the Register will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a comprehensive range of clinical services to patients with these disorders. The post-holder will also get an opportunity to attend MDT clinics for patients transferring from the paediatric service in CHI Crumlin and complex pregnant patients with Red cell disorders. The post-holder will also gain competencies and skills in the laboratory management of these rare disorders, and in addition will gain experience in the management of malignant haematological diseases, stem cell transplantation, general haematology and thrombosis and haemostasis. Medical Grand Rounds are held on a weekly basis and hospital teams present a wide range of topics to include interesting teaching cases, new treatments, medical advances and research. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Registrar post contributes to a six person team which includes four Specialist Registrars. Learning opportunities are based around situational teaching, daily Consultant-led patient handover and ward rounds, weekly formal registrar teaching, regular inter-specialty seminars and a clinical audit programme. Candidates will:- Professional / Clinical Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for patients according to professional standards and under the supervision of the Consultant Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatments, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the patient and relevant others as appropriate Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the patients potential Participate in teams, communicating and working in collaboration with the patient and other team members as part of an integrated package of care Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences and ward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patients chart; follow through with actions arising from the round In conjunction with the Supervising Consultant,contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation Seek advice and assistance from the Consultant with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance Participate in audits and research Engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration Education and Training Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational / professional requirements Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the SupervisingConsultant Health & Safety Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action Promote a culture that values diversity and respect Administrative (In consultation with the supervising Consultant) Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services Assist theConsultantin service development, including policy development and implementation Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisations requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and provide reports and other information / statistics as required Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate Keep up to date with change and developments within the Irish Health Service The above Job Description 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Registrar Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Specialist Training in General Medicine. Possession of a post-graduate qualification will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post. Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers. Core requirements for this post include: a demonstrable commitment to Haematology Medicine, good decision making, a broad clinical knowledge base and appropriate clinical skills, awareness of patient safety and risk management issues and the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team. Senior House Officer Possession of a post-graduate qualification will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post. Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers. Before taking up the post: Each successful candidate must hold Registration with the Irish Medical Council. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates will have: sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role an ability to apply knowledge to evidence based practice leadership potential the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner an ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment the ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service effective team skills effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect flexibility and openness to change ability to utilise supervision effectively willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role Application Process To apply for the above position please forward an up-to-date curriculum vitae to Short listing will be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your Curriculum Vitae. Informal enquiries to Dr Emma Tuohy, Consultant Haematologist, HOPE Directorate, Telephone or email or Dr Larry Bacon, Consultant Haematologist, HOPE Directorate, Telephone or email: If you require any further information regarding the above post, please contact the Medical Workforce unit on or Closing Date:Midnight, Sunday 2nd February 2025 St James Hospital is an equal opportunities employer St Jamess Hospital is a Tobacco Free Campus. The use of Tobacco or Electronic Cigarettes is not permitted within the Hospital Buildings or on the grounds. Skills: SHO Registrar NCHD Haematology Haemoglobinopathy