Temporary Part-Time Consultant Occupational Health Physician

Job Title:Temporary Part-time Consultant Occupational Health PhysicianReference No:08.016(2024)Department / Directorate: Occupational Health, HR DirectorateReports to:Consultant Occupational Health PhysicianTallaght University Hospital (TUH) is one of Ireland's largest acute teaching and learning hospitals, with adult, psychiatric and age-related healthcare on one site.
The Hospital has 450 inpatient adult beds, 74 onsite day beds for Dialysis, Oncology, Infusion, Haematology, Cardilogy, Bone & Joint and minor surgery services.
The Hospital also has a Day Surgery Centre located near the Hospital which has four theatres and 25 bays for elective surgery.
There are an additional 61 offsite beds under its governance.
The Hospital is staffed by over 3,500 people with 64 different nationalities represented on the team.
The Hospital is a provider of local, regional and national specialties.
It is a designated trauma unit incorporating the National Pelvic and Acetabular Unit, a national Urology Centre and the second largest provider of renal dialysis services in the country.
One of the two main academic teaching hospitals of Trinity College Dublin - TUH specialise in the training and professional development of staff in areas such as Medicine, Nursing, Health & Social Care Professionals, Emergency Medicine and Surgery, amongst many others.
TUH is part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties.
The Hospital is an exciting and dynamic place to work, in the midst of implementing a new hospital strategy, the team have already delivered on the opening of a new Renal Dialysis unit, Reeves Day Surgery Centre, a step down facility in the community, a new ICU and the development of a supraregional Endometriosis Service.
It is an exciting time to join the TUH team and one of Ireland's main teaching hospitals with so many plans to enhance patient care.
The Hospital believes in investing in their team and offers excellent education and research opportunities.TUH Vision and ValuesThe vision of the Hospital is "People Caring for People to Live Better Lives" through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment.
A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partnersAchieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeingRespect – for patients, each other and our environmentEquity – for patients and staffAt TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally.
We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.purpose of the role:The post holder will actively contribute to the delivery and promotion of health and well-being services in the workplace, maintaining a high standard of care and meeting performance targets for quality of service.
overview of role:Clinical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will maintain and develop quality occupational health services in line with best evidence-based practice and legal requirements, including (but not restricted to):Conduct independent medical assessment of health care workers referred through the agreed management referral process or the self-referral process.Provide clear, concise and timely advice on the effective rehabilitation of health care workers to management / HR.Liaise with all relevant stakeholders regarding staff immunisation including the introduction, development, evaluation and quality assurance of a comprehensive immunisation programme for healthcare workers.Oversee healthcare worker surveillance programmes within the Occupational Health Service.
Conduct medical assessments and reviews for the purposes of the HSE Critical Illness Protocol Provide clinical oversight in relation to Healthcare Workers and Exposure Prone Procedures and ensure evidence based practice is adhered to in relation to EPPProvide a specialist independent medical service on all matters relating to Occupational Health:Advise management on Occupational Health issues, including operation of relevant sections of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work ActsContribute to Health Promotion programmes for staff, in association with relevant departments and members of the relevant multidisciplinary teamsIdentify workplace hazards, undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate monitoring and control mechanisms, with multidisciplinary team members Participate in TUH / HSE hospital committees relating to staff safety, as required (e.g.
Health & Safety Committee, Radiation Protection Committee, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Risk Management Committee and others as designated).Administrative & Managerial ResponsibilitiesThe Occupational Health Physician will:Be responsible for oversight and governance of the multidisciplinary Occupational Health Service teams for the coordination of OHS servicesManage the Occupational Health Service and supervise staff assigned to the Unit, with due regard to interfacing / liaising with relevant professional reporting relationships.Contribute to service planning and advise on modernisation of the Occupational Health Services in the context of national developments and policies in Occupational Health and Sláintecare.Work with the multidisciplinary Occupational Health Team to optimise skill mix and staffing requirements.Training & EducationThe Occupational Health Physician will: Ensure that the Occupational Health Service meets the necessary criteria to be an approved training site for Specialist Registrars, as defined by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Provide Clinical Supervision for Specialist Registrars in Occupational Health, Faculty of Occupational Medicine, RCPI Participate in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the department and across TUH.Data and Research The successful candidate willFacilitate production of all data / information required to validate delivery of duties and to inform planning of the service delivery.Undertake regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the service Undertake the development of appropriate audit systems in accordance with the TUH clinical governance structure and corporate policies / proceduresDevelop and coordinate clinical, laboratory and other research as appropriate to the Specialty of Occupational Medicine at local, regional and national levels.Skills competencies & KnowledgeProfessional Qualifications and ExperienceCandidates should, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post:Hold registration on the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland, in the specialist division for Occupational Health Medicine; And Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
AndPossess a high standard of professional attainment.
The candidate must demonstrate:Professional and Clinical KnowledgeAn excellent track record in the Speciality of Occupational Medicine and a demonstrable commitment to best practiceThe ability and knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role to a high level Knowledge of current issues on Occupational Health in health service setting e.g.
quality, research, practice development, multi-disciplinary working, strategyKnowledge of audit processes to evaluate Occupational Healthcare provision Organisational and Management SkillsAn understanding of strategic planning for the delivery of Occupational Health ServicesEvidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of cost effectiveness / value for money.
Evaluating Information, Problem Solving and Decision MakingThe capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventionsThe skills to ensure a focus on continuous quality improvement and innovative practicesThe ability to identify service improvements and implement change Communication, Interpersonal and Influencing SkillsExcellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat staff and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Leadership & Team Working SkillsThe capacity to lead an Occupational Health Service team to its full potential.The ability to work in cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team and various departments.
Participate in teaching, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and conference commitments of the department and of the Hospital for medical, nursing and other staff.Reward & Recognition Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, of 1st June 2024, €165,188 – 198,226 pro rata.The appointment is temporary part-time and pensionable for 2 yearsThe annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata.
The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each yearNormal working hours are one day per week – (7.4 hours).
Your contracted hours may be liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement