Registrar in General Surgery (Colorectal) - July 2025

Role title: Registrar in General Surgery (Colorectal) - July 2025 Commencement date: 14th July 2025 Department: General Surgery Directorate: SACC (Surgical, Anaesthetic and Critical 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: REGCOLOJULY2024 Enquiries to: Mr. Michael Kelly, Consultant Surgeon (Colorectal), email: MicKelly@stjames.ie Mr Paul McCormick, Consultant Surgeon (Colorectal), email: pmccormick@stjames.ie Closing date: 02/02/2025 Post Type: Specific Purpose, Full Time & Pensionable Normal working hours: 39 hours per week Directorate overview: This position may have commitment to the South Dublin Surgical Hub based in Mount Carmel, Rathfarnham. The Surgery, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Directorate (SACC) focuses on the surgical patient process from outpatients through to discharge. Core principles are based around delivering a safe, personal, clinically effective and high-quality service to all patients, with clear accountability for all staff members. Service overview: Colorectal Surgery The existing service is a team-based colorectal service with three consultants working as a team with joint ward rounds and shared resources. St James’s Hospital is one of the eight designated cancer centres. The numbers of colorectal cancers treated make St James’s one of the biggest colorectal cancer centres in the country. There is a fully evolved MDT structure within the unit including a colorectal nurse practitioner and a colorectal tumour nurse co-ordinator. There is a large benign disease practice stemming from the large Gastroenterology department. The Unit is a designated colorectal training unit with the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland. Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Professional / Clinical: Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for patients according to professional standards and under the supervision of the Consultant.
2. Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatments, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with department and professional standards.
3. Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the patient and relevant others as appropriate.
4. Foster close working relationships with colleagues and other relevant professionals in maximising the patients potential.
5. Participate in teams, communicating and working in collaboration with the patient and other team members as part of an integrated package of care.
6. 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.
7. In conjunction with the Supervising Consultant, contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols.
8. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
9. 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.
10. Participate in audits and research.
11. Engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration.

Education and Training:

1. Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.
2. Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development.
3. Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the Supervising Consultant.

Health & Safety:

1. Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
2. 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.
3. Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
4. Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
5. Promote a culture that values diversity and respect.

Administrative:

1. Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
2. Treat others with dignity and respect.
3. Flexibility and openness to change.
4. Ability to utilise supervision effectively.
5. A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.

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: Essential: Must hold General Registration or Trainee Specialist Division Registration with the Irish Medical Council. Relevant experience in order to discharge the functions of the role. Desirable: Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Surgical Training in General Surgery. Possession of a post-graduate qualification (eg MCEM, MRCS, MRCP), will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post. Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge: Successful candidates are expected to have:

1. Sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
2. Sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
3. An ability to apply knowledge to evidence-based practice.
4. Leadership potential.
5. The ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner.
6. An ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment.
7. The ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions.
8. A commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient-centred service.
9. Work as part of a team and respect the views and suggestions of others.
10. Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc. and good presentation skills.
11. Awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
12. Flexibility and openness to change.
13. Ability to utilise supervision effectively.
14. A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.

Application process: To apply for the above position please forward an up-to-date curriculum vitae to medicalmanpower@stjames.ie . If you require any further information regarding the above post please contact the Medical Workforce Unit on 01-4284764/4391/4767 or 01-4162255. Proficiency in the English language: A level of proficiency in the English language, written and spoken, is a requirement of all roles within St James’s Hospital. Your proficiency in spoken English will be assessed during the interview process appropriate to the role available. Nursing and other general staff will be required to self-assess their proficiency level in the Standard Application Form. General conditions: The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years. All accidents within the department must be reported immediately. In accordance with the “Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005”, all staff must comply with all safety regulations. St James's Hospital is a tobacco-free Campus. The use of tobacco or electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the hospital buildings or on the grounds. Confidentiality: In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Health: A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Infection control and hygiene: It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times. Recruitment process: Approval to hire (VAF process). Hiring Manager – role profile. Advertising. Application Process. Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided. Interview Process. All applicants who move to the 2nd stage of the Selection process (i.e. post interview) will be subject to Reference Checking X 2, Self-Declaration, Garda Clearance and Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire). St James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr