Senior House Officer in Oral

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland St James's Hospital Dublin Full time
Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2025

Join to apply for the Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2025 role at St James's Hospital Dublin

Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2025

Join to apply for the Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2025 role at St James's Hospital Dublin

Directorate overview

The Surgery, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Directorate (SACC) focuses on the surgical patient process from outpatients through to discharge. Core principles are based around delivering a safe, personal, clinically effective and high quality service to all patients, with clear accountability for all staff members.

St. James's Hospital delivers a wide range of surgical services at a local, regional and national level.

There are 13 Specialities within SACC. These are; Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, ENT, Breast Care, Oral and Maxillofacial (National Maxillofacial Unit), Vascular, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic, Pain Management, Anaesthesia and Critical Care.

The directorate is managed by the Directorate Management Team led by Clinical Director and Operations Manager. Regular engagement with the Clinical Teams through Leads for each Speciality has been a focus in 2015, with the establishment of Monthly Speciality Meetings. The main purpose of these was to improve communication, address operational issues and at a strategic level, set out a development plan for each service.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The SHO/Registrar Posts contribute to the NCHD team working with four Consultant OMFS. The Department provides a Trauma Service, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Service and Orthognathic and Cleft Service in addition to a large volume of dentoalveolar surgery.

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. Research is actively supported within the department.

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 Consultants
  • 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 patient's chart; follow through with actions arising from the round
  • In conjunction with the Consultants, 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 Consultants 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 Supervising Consultants

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

(I n consultation with the Consultants)
  • 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 the Consultants in service development, including policy development and implementation
  • Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisation's 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

Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Surgical Training in General Surgery

On application

Dual medical and dental qualifications are a desirable but not essential requirement for these positions.

Each applicant must hold
  • Temporary or permanent registration with the Irish Dental Council

and/or
  • General Registration or Trainee Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council or must submit the Acceptance Letter for Registration from 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
  • a 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 medicalmanpower@stjames.ie

If you require any further information regarding the above post please contact the medical workforce unit on 01-4151101 or 01-4162255

Proficiency in the English language

A level of proficiency in the English language, written and spoken, is a requirement of all roles within St James's Hospital. Your proficiency in spoken English will be assessed during the interview process appropriate to the role available. Nursing and other general staff will be required to self-assess their proficiency level in the Standard Application Form.

General conditions
  • The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings.
  • Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years.
  • All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
  • In accordance with the "Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005", all staff must comply with all safety regulations.
  • St James's Hospital is a tobacco free Campus. The use of tobacco or electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the hospital buildings or on the grounds.

Confidentiality

In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

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.

Infection control and hygiene

It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.

Recruitment process
  • Approval to hire (VAF process)
  • Hiring Manager – role profile
  • Advertising
  • Application Process
  • Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided
  • Interview Process
  • All applicants who move to the 2nd stage of the Selection process (i.e. post interview) will be subject to Reference Checking X 2, Self-Declaration, Garda Clearance and Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire)

St James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities EmployerSeniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeTemporary
Job function
  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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