Job Description and Person Specification
Title
College
School
Discipline
Level
Contract Type
Reporting To
Closing Date
Vacancy Reference
Clinical Lecturer Fixed Term in Clinical Practice (Elderly Care), Letterkenny General
Hospital 0.5 FTE
Medicine & Health Sciences
Medicine
Medicine – Elderly Care
Lecturer Fixed Term
Fixed Term Temporary
Head of School of Medicine
Thursday 17.00 11th December 2014
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Overview of post
The School of Medicine has an enrolment of c.800 students, including many from overseas. University College
Hospital, Galway is conveniently located beside the University campus and is the major teaching hospital.
The successful applicant will be a half-time employee of National University of Ireland, Galway and will be
appointed at the appropriate rate on the lecturer fixed term salary scale for one year in the first instance. The
post will be effective from 1 January 2015 to 13th July 2015. S/he will be a registered medical practitioner who has
completed his/her general professional training.
The post holder will undertake undergraduate clinical teaching, examination and research in Clinical Practice
(Emergency Medicine) as affiliated with NUI Galway.
Academic duties will be undertaken under the direction of Head of School of Medicine and/or nominee.
Candidates for this position should possess an MB and have completed SHO training and should have excellent
teaching, course co-ordination and research skills.
Salary: €62,059 – €76,916 pro rata per annum.
(This appointment will be made on the scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr David McSharry, Letterkenny General Hospital; Email:
david.mcsharry@hse.ie
Garda vetting may apply.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (GMT) on Thursday, 11th December 2014. It will not be possible
to consider applications received after the closing date.
For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/
Applications should be submitted online.
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with
the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background
The Fottrell Report is a vision for the future of medical education in Ireland. It is Government
policy and is currently being implemented. The implications for NUI Galway are that it has
grown from an annual EU intake of 55 students to 118 entering undergraduate medical training.
We also have a non -EU cohort of 30-40 students, which means 160 students requiring clinical
teaching for the final 2½ years of their undergraduate programme in due course. Along with
increasing the number of students, the Fottrell Report recommended significant changes in the
way clinical teaching is delivered. In particular, it recommended that a variety of settings other
than conventional teaching hospitals be utilised. The Medical Council, in their most recent view
of the Medical Schools, echo this sentiment and urge Medical Schools to continue to innovate
and diversify clinical training.
An additional twinning programme with AUCMS, a University in Malaysia has unfortunately
unravelled, resulting in a short term need to provide clinical placements for an extra 45
students. These additional posts are part of the plan for dealing with this unanticipated surge.
The Buttimer Report on the future of postgraduate training envisages a greater role for the
universities in the early part of general professional training and in ensuring a seamless
transition between undergraduate, intern and postgraduate education. The HSE transformation
programme envisages moving care away from acute hospitals and delivering far more medical
services via primary care teams. This is also coherent with the message from Fottrell and the
Medical Council that the training of medical students should reflect their future roles as
members of primary care teams, encouraging the delivery of more education away from acute
hospital sites, and in an interdisciplinary context.
Curriculum Innovation
NUI Galway began the implementation of a major curriculum revision in 2006. This followed on
from a lengthy consultation process and has radically altered the student learning experience.
Our curriculum is now a 5-year programme (with a Foundation Year for students without basic
sciences in the Leaving Certificate). Teaching is delivered in integrated systems-based
modules in the first 2 years, and this is echoed in modularised education in the final 3 years.
One fifth of curricular time is devoted to medical professionalism, which includes clinical
methods; understanding health and illness; ethics, law, and informatics; and special study
options.
The clinical curriculum has been designed so that the modular elements can be delivered either
in Galway or at one of 4 affiliated centres. Each student now spends 2 semesters at an
affiliated site as part of their final 3 years. This pattern of teaching, which is similar to that which
has been successfully employed at the University of Bristol since 2002, has improved the
quality of clinical training and participation in medical education throughout the HSE West
region.
The Academy Concept
Each Academy is based on a hospital and local community services. The 4 designated sites
are Sligo, Letterkenny, Castlebar, and Ballinasloe/Roscommon. Each of these hospital
groupings is of a roughly similar size with in excess of 300 acute beds and a range of services
in all of the major specialities. Each site will be able to deliver core strands involving the
disciplines of medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, radiology, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology
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and psychiatry, and will have an affiliated academic general practice site. The strands will be
each delivered at 2 levels –basic and advanced, in each of the following 8 areas:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
Cardiovascular
Respiratory, Perioperative and Critical Care
Gastrointestinal
Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Psychiatry
General Practice / Otolaryngology
Year 3, Semester 2 (Strands i-v)
Year 4, Semester 1 (Strands vi-ix)
Year 4, Semester 2 (Strands vi-ix), and
Year 5, Semester 1 (Strands i-v) all comprise modules incorporating the core strands.
Students can take a special study options at the end of Year 4 semester 2 which can also be
undertaken in affiliated sites. For the duration of the surge in numbers each affiliated site will
have a total of 50-60 students with 5-7 students in each module undertaking either basic or
advanced programmes.
Administration
Each Academy has an Academy Dean who combines responsibility for the academic leadership
of curriculum, student supervision and pastoral care. There will be strand leaders for each of
the 9 strands. These leaders will have a coordinating and supervisory role. The Academy Dean
will be accountable to the Head of the School of Medicine. The strand leaders, who will be
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturers, will be responsible to the Academy Dean, and will also have
a liaison with the central module coordinator at the university.
Curriculum delivery will be facilitated by the appointment of Lecturers, mostly on a half time
basis. The university will also fund secretarial support and the provision of distance learning and
e-learning support from the central hub at Galway.
THE POSTS
Successful applicants will be half time employees of the National University of Ireland, Galway
and will be appointed at the appropriate rate on the clinical academic pay scales. He/She will
be a registered medical practitioner who has basic professional training in a relevant discipline.
A higher specialist and a teaching qualification are desirable.
S/he will ideally have some research and clinical teaching experience. Support will be available,
as appropriate, to aid in the development of specialist educational skills. A commitment to
quality in teaching will be sought and an outline understanding of medical education theory and
practice is essential. S/he will need to be able to work with colleagues from diverse disciplines.
TEACHING
The focus of this post will be on collaboratively developing and delivering the relevant modules
in the new undergraduate medical curriculum. The Medical programme has undergone
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significant curriculum revision in line with the recommendations of the Irish Medical Council.
Each of the five years is organized on a thematic basis. A recurring spiral professionalism
course, dealing with issues of general professional development, also runs through each year.
Graduate entry students from the University of Limerick currently undertake clinical placements
at Ballinasloe in their final two years in the disciplines of Medicine, Surgery and Paediatrics, and
will be supported by Academic staff from both NUI Galway and the University of Limerick.
Post-holders will help co-ordinate the delivery of Clinical education in the relevant discipline in
the Medical Academy. This will involve close liaison with consultants, NCHDs, nursing and
allied health professional staff. The postholder will work closely with similar post-holders in all
the clinical disciplines and with academic colleagues based at NUI Galway to deliver integrated
co-ordinated specialist clinical education and assessments. There is a strong emphasis on
student centred learning and patient-centred care - small group interactive teaching, self
directed learning and regular formative and summative assessment.
RESEARCH
An interest in undertaking quality research is desirable. The applicant will be supported in
collaborating with the School and General Hospital themes, which include medical education, or
in developing their own research programme.
MANAGEMENT
The appointees will contribute to the further development of the new curriculum through
feedback at hospital and school level. They will co-ordinate and collate continuous assessments
in consultation with the Strand leaders, and Module coordinators at School Level. The
appointees will report to the Local Strand leaders, The Academy Dean, and the Head of the
School of Medicine at NUI, Galway.
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY
Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
Lecturers Fixed Term in Clinical Practice (Elderly Care) Letterkenny General Hospital – 0.5
Post
JOB DESCRIPTION – ACADEMIC
Purpose of the Post: The post holder will undertake undergraduate clinical teaching,
examination and research in Clinical Practice (Elderly Care) as affiliated with NUI Galway.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
o Teaching (Tutorial, Demonstrating, Lecturing)
Applicants will be expected to coordinate teaching and delivery of the undergraduate
Medicine curriculum in line with course delivery at NUIG. The postholder will be a key
component of the team, responsible for coordinating teaching activities including small
group teaching, seminars, case presentations, bedside tutorials, lectures, field trips, etc.
including timetabling of events. Participation in assessment and provision of feedback,
formative and summative, are also responsibilities of the post. The applicant will also
have an input into the examination process.
o Research (Publications, Grant Applications/Awards, Ph.D. students)
Applicants will be expected to actively participate in research. Formation of
research collaborations with other academic departments and clinical staff as
appropriate. Supervision of research with undergraduate and postgraduate
students.
o Administration (Administrative, Management, Wider contribution)
Applicants will be expected to perform anticipated administration activities
such as, course timetabling, student rostering, supervising examination
delivery, student queries/feedback etc. General departmental administration
included; responsibility for leading / managing specific modules
o Contribution to Community
Candidates will contribute to NUIG through liaison where appropriate.
Candidates may also contribute to the school of medicine via committee work
where feasible. Candidates may be involved with instruction at
school/community level.
o Other
Candidates will liaise with the academic team at National University of Ireland, Galway,
where appropriate, at regular intervals to update re student progress, highlight problem
areas with course delivery, update re changes in course content/delivery, or to address
concerns re specific student progress.
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Eligibility Requirements:
Essential Requirements:
 MB, BCh
 At least 6 months clinical experience in the relevant discipline.
 Experience giving tutorials to medical students and/or students of other clinical specialties
 Experience of research activity or clinical audit
 Undergraduate teaching experience
 Have broad clinical and teaching experience.
 Interest in and commitment to research and evidence based practice
 Administration experience
 Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
 Leadership Qualities
 Commitment to evidence based practice
 Extensive experience in education
 Clinical competence
 Experience of working in a team-based environment
 Reliable
 Able to self motivate
Desirable Requirements:
 MRCPsych
 Postgraduate qualification in clinical training
 MD
 Higher specialist qualification and Training
 Experience in student assessment processes
 Published work in peer-reviewed journals.
 Post Graduate qualification in medical teaching
 Experience of problem based teaching methodology
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are
available at www.djei.ie
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Competency Framework for Lecturer Roles at NUIG
The Lecturer develops and delivers
quality teaching programmes which
engage and inspire students at all
levels and maximises their learning.
They are confident in using a range of
teaching techniques, are open to
innovations in teaching and are
focused on continually developing their
own teaching skills.
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

CAPACITY TO DEVELOP
Leadership Excellence
 Personal Effectiveness
The Lecturer is enthusiastic about their
discipline and is committed to making
their best personal contribution through
employing excellent planning and
organising,
communication
and
decision making skills to achieve their
goals and through working hard and
being flexible in order to meet the
multiple and changing demands of the
Lecturer role.
The Lecturer must work well with
others, providing leadership and
direction to students, colleagues and
support staff in relation to projects or
areas of work that they are leading on.
They effectively encourage, support
and manage the contributions of others
to deliver results for the discipline and
to ensure that high standards are met.
Organisational Excellence
Strategy & Vision
The Lecturer should contribute to the
strategic development of the discipline
by developing a strong awareness of
the wider environment, how the
discipline is developing and how the
School/Discipline can develop in the
long term to optimise its contribution.
He /She must have the ability to make
a strong case for the development of
new programmes or engaging in joint
programmes or collaborations that they
feel will add long term value to
theSchool/Discipline.

Leading Others
DEVELOPING
Excellence in Teaching
CORE
The Lecturer furthers their discipline
and contributes to the body of
knowledge in their area through
planning, carrying out and publishing/
disseminating their own high quality
research, building and leading research
groups and providing supervision and
support for postgraduate students to
enable them to produce quality
research. They keep up to date with
relevant developments in their field and
network and collaborate with others,
both internally and externally, to
optimise the value and relevance of the
research being produced and to
maximise the School’s/Discipline’s
ability to attract research funding.

CORE
Academic Excellence
Excellence in Research
CAPACITY TO DEVELOP
CORE

Collegiate & Community
Contribution
The Lecturer values and engages in a
collegiate approach to working with
others, within their own discipline,
school and university and also within
the wider external community. S/he
actively seeks to build effective
networks and is willing to contribute
their time and expertise to a range of
broader university wide or community
projects.
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
Current NUI Galway employees
If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway Employee Self Service (ESS)
portal to apply for this post. Note that access to the ESS portal is currently only available on
campus. The following is a link to the ESS portal:
http://ess.nuigalway.ie
The following is a link to a User Guide for ESS:
www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/internal/nuig_user_guide_academic_internal.pdf
Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow
sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.
Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error
Late applications will not be accepted.
Non NUI Galway employees
If you are not a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway online recruitment
portal to apply for this post. The following is a link to the online recruitment portal:
http://erecruit.nuigalway.ie
The following is a link to a User Guide for the online recruitment portal:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/nuig_user_guide_academic_external.pdf
Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow
sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.
Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit the following documents under the Applicant CV section of the online form:
a. A cover letter/personal statement A cover letter/personal statement outlining why you
wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet
the requirements for the post of ‘Clinical Lecturer Fixed Term in Clinical Practice (Elderly
Care), Letterkenny General Hospital’
b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your
career to date in relation to the key areas as described in the Competency Framework for
Lecturer Roles at NUI Galway.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human Resources
Office no later than 17:00 (GMT) on Thursday 11th December 2014 Please note that an
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application will ONLY be considered if documents a and b above are fully completed and
received by the closing date.
A.
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application. If you do not receive an
acknowledgement of receipt of your application or if you have any other queries regarding the
application process please contact recruit@nuigalway.ie
or telephone 091-492151.
B.
Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER):
It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department
of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for
another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not
apply for this position.
C.
Pension Entitlements:
This is a pensionable position. Details of the applicable Pension Scheme will be provided to the
successful candidate. The Pension element of this appointment is subject to the terms and
conditions of the Pension scheme currently in force within the University. This Scheme may be
amended or revised by the Irish Government or its agents at any time.
The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 set a minimum
retirement age of 65 and removed the upper compulsory retirement age for certain New
Entrants to the Public Sector on or after 1 April 2004. Effective from 1 st January 2013, The Single
Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to
former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks.
Retirement age set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State
Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028.
Compulsory retirement age will be 70.
D.
Declaration:
Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service
scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any
entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public
Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in
any Public Service employment.
2.
Assessment Procedure
(a) Board of Assessors
Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist and interview
candidates and report to the College, the Academic Council and Údaras na hOllscoile.
All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treated in strict confidence
by all panel members and others involved in the administration of the recruitment. No
information about the identity of applicants, or details of their applications, will be released to
others, except where it is necessary as part of the selection process.
(b) Interview Dates
Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.
(c) Expenses
Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above).
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3.
Appointment
All candidates will in due course be notified of the outcome of their application. The Human
Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment has been
made by the University Appointing Authority.
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