EDUCATION & RESEARCH

• Participation in Departmental Educational Meetings.
• Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.)
• UPMC/D3 e-Rounds
• Other education activity (Conferences, lectures etc.) to meet the requirements of the statutory rules regarding Professional Competence Assurance, as well as to acquire and maintain the necessary skills relevant to the proper function of UPMC Whitfield HospitalParticipation, within the departmental framework and guidelines, in research which may be multi-institutional (ICORG) or internal.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Applicants must be fully registered with the Irish Medical Council holding a valid registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Must possess competent clinical and interactive skills with adult and pediatric patients.
• Effective team player both as a facilitator and in the course of work.
• Competent to work autonomously when required under consultant supervision/advice
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate, influence, inspire and encourage different ways of working.
• Ability to prioritize and to deliver to short deadlines.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Completion of Mandatory Training as required by UPMC Management, including but not limited to:
• Fire Training - Annual
• Radiation Safety Training - Annual
• Infection Prevention and Control Training - Annual
• BCLS Training - Biennial
• ICHGCP Training - Biennial
• ICORG PI Training - Triennial
• Manual Handling and Patient Movement Training - Triennial

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

UPMC Whitfield are recruiting a Resident Medical Officer on a fixed term contract for 12-months. This role is suitable for doctors who wish to pursue a career in these specialties and are in early stages of their careers preparing for examinations or carrying out research activities. The person in this role would acquire significant experience and exposure to a large variety of elective procedures in pre-op, intra-op and post operative settings. This role involves regular daily attendance and taking part in resident on call rosters. There are opportunities to get involved in education, training and research activities.

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Provide medical services within the scope of the Departmental Policies for the provision of care in the inpatient and outpatient settings at UPMC Whitfield, Hospital Waterford.
• Provide thorough clinical evaluation, careful explanation to patients and family and collaborative decision making when necessary, for the proper delivery of surgical and medical services to the patients in our facility.
• Complete documentation of patients’ assessment, history and physical on admission, and write appropriate follow up comments in case notes in line with the assessment of Patient Policy.
• Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the relevant consultant.
• Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe.
• Liaise with other clinical disciplines within the hospital (Anesthetists, Nursing, diagnostic Services, Laboratory, Pharmacy) in relation to patient care.
• Respond to all Code Blues and lead the nursing staff in emergency/cardiac arrest procedures.
• Provide cover on a rostered basis to always ensure on-site RMO presence when there are patients being treated. Participate in an on-call roster.
• Assist consultants in theatres when required