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SalaryConsultant Dermatologist with a specialinterest in Paediatric Dermatology
- Dublin, Ireland
- Full time, Permanent
(CHI) is leading on the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare and consists of hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown.
Skills and attributes- paediatrics
- Consultant
Purpose of the Role:
Paediatric dermatology is an exceptionally high volume specialty, with >10,000 patient attendances across the three Dublin sites per annum and >5,000 currently on waiting list. Routine appointments are currently not being seen on any site. The purpose of this role is to support the current overburdened service.
Eligibility Criteria
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory:
Essential requirements - registration with the Irish Medical Council or entitlement to be registered.
(a) 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 dermatology
and
(b) One year certified postgraduate training in Paediatric dermatology.
"The successful interviewee 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 and before taking up appointment.
The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within the Children's Health Ireland.
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".
Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology, national or international
Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute unscheduled care at both local and national levels
Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals
Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making
Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations
Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary relationships
Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children's hospital
Experience in reconfiguring acute services across organisations and regions
Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members
Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments
Knowledge of the Irish health sector, national health programmes and health reform agendas
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Risk and issue management skills
Ability to recognise and respect the expertise of others and the contribution of team members and harness good teamwork and open contributions to enable the achievement of programme aims
Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management
Have excellent computer skills, competencies and knowledge of hospital data/ information systems
Competition Specific Selection Process:
The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process
To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and letter of application is 11:45pm. onSunday, 14th January 2024 . Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Informal Enquiries can be obtained from: Prof. Alan Irvine, Consultant Dermatologist with a specialinterest in Paediatric Dermatology - / ext 2532
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Mr Cillian Gibbons at
Childrens Health Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
