Position: Senior House Officer Contract: Fixed Term Hours: Full Time (39Hrs) Salary range: HSE Consolidated pay-scale 1st October 2024 Reporting to: Consultant **** Irish experience and Valid Irish Work Permit Necessary **** ***Full Job Description Attached*** THE NCHD'S STANDARD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AS DIRECTED BY THE CONSULTANT/EMPLOYER: Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of medical care to patients Diagnose and treat patients Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritises the safety and well-being of patients Assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes Order and interpret diagnostic tests Initiate and monitor treatment Communicate effectively with patients and clients 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 Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate Further progress knowledge of diagnosis and management Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data / information for same Co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics; abide by the Irish Medical Council 'Guide to Ethical Conduct and Behaviour' (www.medicalcouncil.ie) Seek advice and assistance from the Consultant / Employer 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 Engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration cover for occasional unplanned absence of colleagues Perform other duties as required by the supervising Consultant / Employer Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a high standard of verbal and written communication. Ability to think and plan strategically. Competent and confident IT Skills- Word, Excel, Power Point and email. Ability to relate effective and build productive relationships at all levels of a complex organisation. Report writing skills Negotiation and influence skills. Ability to handle a diverse and challenging workload. Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions.