4 X 0.5 Posts Lecturer (Fixed Term) in Clinical Practice Paediatrics
General Practice
Psychiatry
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Galway
Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr. Maeve C. Durkan, Dean of Portiuncula Academy,
Department of Medicine, Portiuncula Hospital, Galway; Tel. No. +353-(0)90-96-48200;
E-mail maevedurkan@gmail.com
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Background Information
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Job Description
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Eligibility Requirements
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Application Procedures
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Summary CV Application Form
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Statement of Main Terms & Particulars of Employment
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
Applications are invited for the following posts:
Lecturer (Fixed Term, half time) in:
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2.
3.
4.
General Practice
Psychiatry
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Candidates for the above posts in the School of Medicine based at Portiuncula Hospital and in
affiliation with NUIG should be within or have completed General Professional Training. They
should have or be in the process of obtaining MRCPI or other higher qualifications in their
specialty.
The position will be based in the Teaching Academy at Portiuncula hospital in affiliation with
NUI Galway and the University of Limerick.
The successful candidates will have a major involvement in teaching and research and will be
responsible for supervising programme delivery in the fourth years of the Galway curriculum in
undergraduate medicine, and in the Third and Forth Years of the Limerick graduate entry
programme.
The appointment is for a fixed term, (half time) contract which will commence August 2013 to
June 2014.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr. Maeve C. Durkan, Dean of Portiuncula Academy,
E-mail: maevedurkan@gmail.com ; and discipline heads at NUI Galway:
john.morison@nuigalway.ie
O&G
gerard.loftus@nuigalway.ie
Paediatrics
colm.mcdonald@nuigalway.ie Psychiatry
peter.cantillon@nuigalway.ie
General Practice/Primary Care
Salary:
€62, 059 - €81,431pro rata p.a.
Salary will be determined according to the Government’s pay policy.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17.00 (GMT) on Thursday 11th July 2013.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
For more information and to apply 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 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 will grow
from an annual EU intake of 55 students to 118 entering undergraduate medical training. We
plan to continue a non-EU cohort of 30-40 students, which will mean 150-160 students requiring
clinical teaching for the final 2½ years of their undergraduate programme in due course. The
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMS) at UL was established as part of the Fottrell
implementation process, and will have over 120 students graduating each year.
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.
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 follows 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. When the class reaches the final planned size each
student will spend 2 semesters at an affiliated site as part of their final 3 years. We believe that
this pattern of teaching, which is similar to that which has been successfully employed at the
University of Bristol since 2002, will improve the quality of clinical training and participation in
medical education throughout the HSE West region.
The GEMS programme at UL is based on the St Georges/Flinders Problem Based Learning
Curriculum. The curriculum delivery and student learning style is different to the Undergraduate
programme. The mix of students will make for a stimulating education experience. When fully
implemented up to 40 students in all (20 UL, 20 NUIG) will be undertaking placements at
Portiuncula/Roscommon.
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THE ACADEMY CONCEPT
Each Academy will be 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
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)
Cardiovascular
Respiratory, Perioperative and Critical Care
Gastrointestinal
Acute Care and Care of the Elderly
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Psychiatry
General Practice / Otolaryngology
Year 3, Semester 2 (Strands i-iv)
Year 4, Semester 1 (Strands v-viii)
Year 4, Semester 2 (Strands v-viii), and
Year 5, Semester 1 (Strands i-iv) all comprise modules incorporating the 4 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. Eventually this option will be available in Year 3 semester 2 also.
In steady state, each affiliated site will have a total of 40 students with 5 students in each
module undertaking either basic or advanced programmes.
ADMINISTRATION
Each Academy will have an Academy Dean who will combine responsibility for the academic
leadership of curriculum, student supervision and pastoral care. There will be strand leaders for
each of the 8 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.
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Both Universities are seeking HEA support for capital development at the academy, so that a
unified academic education centre can be provided which will serve the needs of both Galway
undergraduate and Limerick graduate entry medical students along with providing opportunities
for interdisciplinary learning with nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals.
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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 for one year in
the first instance. 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
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 co-ordinate the delivery of Clinical education in the relevant discipline the
Portiuncula Medical Adacemy. 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 Medical School and Portiuncula 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
Lecturer (Fixed Term) in Clinical Practice – 0.5 Posts
JOB DESCRIPTION – ACADEMIC
The post holder will undertake undergraduate clinical teaching, examination and research in
Clinical Practice, at Portiuncula Hospital 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, and the Graduate entry
Medicine programme at the University of Limerick. The lecturers at Portiuncula Hospital
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 and UL 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
and University of Limerick, 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:
 Medical Degree or equivalent
 At least 6 months clinical experience in the relevant discipline.
 Undergraduate teaching experience
 Interest in and commitment to research and evidence based practice
 Administration experience
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Leadership Qualities
 Commitment to evidence based practice
 Extensive experience in education
 Clinical competence
 Experience of working in a team-based environment
Desirable Requirements:
 Completed General Professional Training
 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
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1. Application Information
a) 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:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/hr/documents/nuig_user_guide_academic_internal.pdf
b) 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 submit the following documents under the Applicant CV section of the online form:
a. 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 ‘Lecturer (Above the Bar / Below the Bar) in Higher Education/Academic
Practice. Applicants will be considered as applicants at both levels unless specifically
stated on your cover letter that you wish to be considered at one level only.
b. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in
your career to date.
The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human
Resources Office no later than 17.00 (GMT) on Thursday, 11th July 2013. Please note
that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a to b above are fully
completed and received by the closing date.
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application within 5 working days. If you
do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within this timeframe or if
you have any other queries regarding the application process please contact
recruit@nuigalway.ie or telephone 091-492151
c) 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.
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d) 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 1st 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.
e) 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.
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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 School. The Board will include representatives of NUI Galway,
the University of Limerick , and local clinicians.
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. For
example in the case of permanent academic posts, it is necessary for copies of shortlisted
applications to be circulated and viewed by members of the College prior to candidates’
presentations as these members of college may attend the presentation on the day.
Members of College may also view the full copy of all applications received (including those
shortlisted and not shortlisted) for a permanent academic post by making a
request/appointment to the HR Office.
b) Interview Dates
It is planned to hold interviews on 6th August 2013.
c) Expenses
Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above).
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3.
Appointment
The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment
has been made approved by the School of Medicine and the Dean of College.
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