EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Candidate will have the opportunity to attend and present at NCHD teaching sessions, Grand Rounds and BHRI research meetings.
The candidate will also have the opportunity to provide both classroom and bedside teaching in the relevant area to undergraduate medicine students on clinical placement in Beacon Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum training requirements required to apply for this position include:
MB BCh - Recognised Medical Degree
International Candidates must have achieved a minimal score of 7 on the International English Language Testing System
All candidates must have current IMC registration

EXPERIENCE

Previous research experience including patient recruitment, consent, data collection and analysis and dissemination is desirable.
Knowledge of research budgets and finances advantageous

COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Strong communication and written skills with a knowledge of scientific writings and/or research
Demonstrate strong team player attributes whilst also displaying an ability to work on own initiative.
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and an ability to work towards deadlines
Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Demonstrate an ability to write reports, correspondence and procedural manuals.
Demonstrate ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other consortia members, study steam and external stakeholders.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to provide research and clinical support to the EU4Health funded “Togas - Towards Gastric Cancer Screening Implementation in the European Union” study. The TOGAS study is a 36-month study with a budget of €13.3million involving 21 collaborators across 12-member states. Beacon Hospital Research Institute (BHRI) is a collaborative partner. TOGAS will involve three pilot studies, each designed to address specific aspects of gastric cancer screening and early detection. The project will be supervised by Professor O’Morain and Dr Kelly and reporting to Dr Pilkington, Director of Education Research & Medical Office. This position is suited for an MD candidate.

CLINICAL DUTIES

In addition to medication prescribing, monitoring and adherence of patients to medication regime in line with TOGAS study protocol, candidate will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in gastroenterology, specifically outpatient clinic and endoscopy through supervised practice with Connolly Hospital under supervision of Dr Orlaith Kelly.