2025/144 Consultant Gynaecologist with special interest in Uro-Gynaecology

Consultant Gynaecologist with special interest in Uro-Gynaecology Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Consultant Gynaecologist with special interest in Uro-Gynaecology Competition Reference 2025/144 Location of Post Rotunda Hospital, Parnell St, Dublin Details of Service The Rotunda Hospital is a large tertiary referral unit and it is therefore imperative that the hospital provides multi-disciplinary services that are accessible to patients locally, regionally and nationally. The Rotunda Hospital provides leadership in maternity services (obstetrics, midwifery and neonatology) and gynaecology services to all of north Dublin. The Rotunda Hospital leads North Dublin in terms of benign Gynaecology as a central hub for all the referral across Rotunda, Connolly and Beaumont Hospitals. This post will expand the Gynaecology service and allow access to the services for patients across a wide variety of gynaecological referrals. It will also address our uro-gynaecology waiting lists. The Gynaecology team provides a full Gynaecological Service including participation in an On-Call rota. This includes operating, outpatient and inpatient care responsibilities for emergency and elective gynaecological surgery in addition to participation in the administrative, academic and educational activities. The uro-gynaecology department provides a first-class multidisciplinary comprehensive service for women with pelvic floor disorders. We offer the latest conservative treatments for stress incontinence, overactive bladder, painful bladder and prolapse. These are provided by our womens health physiotherapists and Urogynaecology Nurse specialists. We offer a diagnostic and therapeutic ambulatory urogynaecology service and provide all high vigilance surgical options. Our ambulatory clinics offer outpatient cystoscopy, botox and bulkamid. Several urodynamics clinics run every week as does a weekly perineal clinic. The successful applicant will be involved in the provision of obstetric gynaecological service to patients as agreed with the Master. The objectives of this post will be to work closely with colleagues in urogynaecology and benign gynaecology to improve services in the Gynaecology department. Reporting Relationship The Consultants reporting relationship and accountability for the discharge of his/her contract is: i)to the Master / Chief Executive Officer of the hospital through his/her Clinical Director. Purpose of the Post The high level purpose of the post is to provide consultant expertise for both obstetric and general gynaecological services with a special interest in uro-gynaecology. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Standard Duties and responsibilities To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultants area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. This will focus on outpatient, inpatient, elective and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology services. Provision of additional subspecialty services may also be required depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the hospital. To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. To work within the framework of the hospital 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 Consultants 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 Consultants 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. The person appointed shall perform the following duties appropriate to the office: The new appointee will participate in both the Obstetrics and the Gynaecology On Call rota.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. This may include obstetric services, depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the hospital. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology. Clear evidence of completion of a specific training programme in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as evidenced by a certification or qualification by a national or internationally recognized body, such as MRCOG, MRCPI or equivalent Additional training in uro-gynaecology. Entry to competition / recruitment process No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland. Successful candidates must be registered as a Specialist in the relevant Specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland within 180 days of the day of interview. Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated. 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004).A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Section 62 Post It is noted that this post of Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist is considered to carry with it duties involving the teaching of clinical medicine and/or the conduct of medical research under the direction of Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Therefore this post is considered a Section 62 post under the Health Act 1953 as amended by the Health Act 2004. Other requirements specific to the post To be available to attend obstetric or gynaecologic emergencies within 30 minutes when on duty. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrate up to date knowledge of routine aspects of Obstetric and Gynaecology practice Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. Demonstrate evidence of ability to run a uro-gynaecology service. Demonstrate evidence of ability to run a complex perineal clinic including the ability to perform and interpret endoanal ultrasound and rectal manometry Demonstrate evidence of ability to manage a busy labour ward effectively. Demonstrate an ability to engage in research and clinical trials. Demonstrate an ability to participate fully in audit and clinical governance programmes. Competition Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form.The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act.You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Informal Enquiries Professor Sean Daly, Master, The Rotunda Hospital, Email: Dr Vicky ODwyer, Clinical Director, Email: Application Procedure Applications, should include a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and should be uploaded via this recruitment portal. For queries regarding the application process, please contact This post will be in full compliance with relevant Employment Legislation Acts The closing date for applications is 21st November 2025, 5pm. The Rotunda Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Skills: Medical Obstetrics Gynaecology