Job Title: Clinical Tutor / Lecturer - Clinical Microbiology / Immunology (Medically Qualified) Reporting To: Head of Department of Microbiology or nominee 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.
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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 program.
In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a growing clinical and translational research program in Clinical Microbiology.
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 are eligible for the RCSI Staff Development Programme which provides funding for Masters Level programmes - MD / 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 and immunology Delivery and assessment of clinical microbiology and clinical immunology 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 medical qualified Possess evidence of registration with the Irish Medical Council Possess MRCPI or equivalent 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 and/or clinical immunology 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 submit your CV and covering letter no later than 28th January 2025 Informal enquiries can be made to Interview Process Interviews will be held in Early February 2025 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)