Temporary Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Neurology

Who We Are

(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

Neurology

Description

Temporary (1 Year Fixed-Term) Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Neurology

Purpose of the Role:

This post will support the 3 Consultant Paediatric Neurologists based in CHI at Crumlin who provide "around the clock" access to Sub-Specialist Consultant provided medical advice and care for children with neurological problems. The National model of care for Paediatrics contains, in its neurology chapter a recommendation to increase the number of Paediatric Neurologists in Dublin to 6-8 Neurologists (1-2 per 100,000 children to serve the new children's hospital as a national referral centre).

Eligibility Criteria

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

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 Paediatrics

Two years certified postgraduate training in Paediatric Neurology

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.

Desirable Criteria:

Clinical fellowship, or specialist training, in Paediatric Neurology, national or international.

Essential:

Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:

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

Effective change management 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 organisational 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 11:30pm on Sunday, 13th October 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:

Dr. Susan Byrne, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist - susan.byrne@olchc.ie / +353 1409 6411

Dr. David Webb, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist - david.webb@olchc.ie / +353 1409 6211

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Cillian Gibbons, HR Recruitment Specialist- Cillian.gibbons@childrenshealthireland.ie

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