Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) | Clinical Tutor/Lecturer - Mirco

Job Title: Clinical Lecturer - Clinical Microbiology (Medically Qualified) Reporting To: Head of Department of Microbiology Location: Beaumont Hospital Contract: 12 months, renewable, full time Start Date: July 2025 About RCSI RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular, I would point potential applicants towards the 2023 Institutional Review document, which gives a comprehensive overview of RCSI's governance and breadth of scope - Access here We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Details about the broader Clinical Educator programme at RCSI can be found here Objective: The principal objective of the post is to participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examinations of the undergraduate teaching programme. Benefits: Participate in clinical courses such as ACLS, IBU and PALS and be refunded up to €450 on successful completion; (Full list of approved courses available from HR) Refunds available up to €450 on passing approved examinations; Benefit from up to 14 days Educational Leave to support participation on approved courses, exams or professional development activities Clinical Lecturers and Tutors can avail of reduced fees for the completion of higher degrees within RCSI e.g. MD / PhD / MCh / MSc. (subject to some terms and conditions further information available from HR) Contract: This appointment is available for a period of one year initially, with scope for renewal subject to performance or pursuance of a higher degree with RCSI while in the post. Salary: Level of appointment will depend on the successful candidates' previous experience. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Delivery, assessment and ongoing improvement of small group simulation teaching in clinical microbiology Delivery and assessment of clinical microbiology teaching in the School of Medicine Participation in curriculum development including case development and spiraling of clinical microbiology materials throughout the undergraduate medicine programme in the School of Medicine. Providing resources and communication with student groups via the RCSI virtual learning environment Ensuring that all Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland policies and procedures are adhered to. Complying with statutory legislation and other guidelines for the candidate's own and general staff welfare and safety. Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required and as agreed. Representing the best interests of the RCSI at all times. Other responsibilities include: Conducting Research; Outcomes to be defined with head of department Performing Clinical Work on-site in RCSI Teaching Hospitals; Detail and commitment to be defined with head of department Ensuring that all Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland policies and procedures are adhered to Complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety Always representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time Candidate Specification: Essential The successful candidate should: Be medically qualified Possess evidence of registration with the Irish Medical Council Possess MRCPI or equivilant Possess a keen interest in lecturing and interacting with undergraduate students Possess excellent communication skills Desirable It would be advantageous if the successful candidate had: Previous experience in clinical microbiology Previous experience using E-learning/VLE systems Previous experience of teaching and assessing students in an academic environment Previous experience in research Application Process Please apply online through with your CV and covering letter no later than January 28th 2025. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Eoghan O Neill and Dr Rachel Grainger Interview Process It is proposed that interviews will be held in early February Additional Requirements Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete: Occupational Health Clearance Garda Vetting Police Clearance (if in residence outside of Ireland for periods of 6 months or more at any stage) Garda Vetting and Occupational Health checks will be conducted by RCSI and partners but Police Clearance certification from countries outside of Ireland will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. Note: this Job Description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI in developing healthcare leaders who make a difference worldwide. RCSI is an equal opportunities employer. RCSI Noble Purpose: building on our heritage in surgery, we will enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service RCSI Vision: to become one of Europe's leading Health Science institutions through building a truly international medical College network, enhancing leadership in Irish surgical practice and education and delivering a focused and distinctive research programme