Registrar in Palliative Care (Joint Recruitment) - July 2025

at  St Jamess Hospital

Role title
Registrar in Palliative Care (Joint Recruitment) - July 2025
Commencement date
Monday 14th July 2025
Department
Palliative Care
Directorate
HOPe (Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care)
Grade
Registrar
Salary
Basic salary will be applied in line with approved HSE salary scales. Incremental credit will be awarded commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job reference number

THE POST HOLDER WILL:

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 patient’s 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 Supervising Consultant
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
The post holder will, 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 the Consultant 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 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 Palliative 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.

Please refer the Job description for details