CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
MATER MISERICORIDAE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
TYPE B (1 post)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Consultant Radiologist
QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are required:
1.
Professional Qualifications
Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of
Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the
specialty of radiology.
2.
Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified
as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a
new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in
which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office
occurs.
3.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and
capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of
health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render
regular and efficient service.
4.
Character
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be of good character.
5.
Entry to competition/recruitment process
For the purposes of eligibility for entry to any competition or recruitment
process associated with this post, a candidate cannot be appointed as a
Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist
Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical
Council of Ireland. Successful candidate must be registered as a Specialist in
the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical
Practitioners maintained by the medical Council of Ireland within 180 days of
the day of interview. Should the successful candidate not be registered as a
Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate
(or, in the case of HSE posts, the Public Appointments Service may choose
not to recommend that candidate to the employer). Should no suitable
candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated.
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APPLICATION
1. Curriculum Vitae (fourteen unbound copies) including particulars regarding
qualifications, publications etc. should be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary,
Medical Board, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, 59 Eccles Street, Dublin 7 not
later than Monday 9th December 2013.
2. Each candidate shall submit, as references, the names, addresses and e-mail
details of at least three responsible persons to whom he/she is well known,
but not related, of which, at least, two shall be from a recent or current
employer.
3. Canvassing directly or indirectly by or on behalf of any candidate will
automatically disqualify such candidate.
4. Copies of professional and education certificates should be submitted with
curriculum vitae. Originals of these documents will be required at interview.
5. Candidates will be required to attend in person before an interview board
established by the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. The Board will
not be responsible for any expenses a candidate may incur in attendance for
interview.
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PARTICULARS OF POST
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital is an
academic teaching hospital unit where over 167,000 examinations are performed
annually. The Department is affiliated to University College Dublin, Ireland’s largest
university. The Department provides a service commitment encompassing virtually all
sub-specialities in Diagnostic Radiology and is currently staffed by 16 consultant
radiologists, of whom 9 are full-time, and who represent a broad sweep of subspecialty interest. Members of the group are representatives on multiple national
bodies dealing with all aspects of Clinical Radiology.
The service commitment seamlessly incorporates an active academic programme
where undergraduate teaching is carried out in association with University College
Dublin (UCD) and full postgraduate training is provided for 11 Specialist Registrar
trainees (SPR) Radiologists in association with the Faculty of Radiologists, Royal
College of Surgeons of Ireland. The SPR posts in this department are consistently
amongst the top two most sought after for training programme applicants in Ireland.
In addition, there is an established scholarship programme with the European
Society of Radiology (ESOR) for visiting Radiology fellows.
In March 2013 the Department was transferred to a new building as part of the Mater
Campus Development. Two new dedicated Interventional Radiology rooms are
included in the development. Two 128 slice Siemens CT units (1 located in the
Emergency Department), in addition to 1.5 Tesla MRI, 9 ultrasound machines, digital
radiography and 2 SPECT/CT scanners will be included in the new development. A
dedicated PET/CT unit is located close to the main department. A second MRI
scanner, a 3 Tesla Siemens Skyra MRI scanner is currently being installed in the
new Department. The National Breast Cancer screening programme is also located
on campus.
The hospital is the National Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Centre and the site of the
National Heart and Lung Transplant Unit. There are 16 multi-disciplinary
conferences which are Consultant Radiologist led. In addition the hospital provides
Radiology services for the Rotunda Hospital and through a shared service for
Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital.
The National Spinal Surgery unit is based at the hospital. MR imaging is absolutely
central to all spinal imaging management and the Mater Hospital is one of two
hospitals in Ireland to provide 24 hour MR Imaging on call.
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) opened at the Mater Hospital in July 2012. The
demand for CT imaging has significantly increased from the second half of 2012 and
into 2013. The Department of Radiology provides ready access to CT Imaging for
Emergency Department patients.
The Mater Hospital is a major centre for stroke service, with a total of 8 Consultant
Neurologists sharing sessions at the hospital. Stroke management necessitates rapid
access to CT examinations (as per FAST protocol). In addition these patients
frequently need CT angiography of blood vessels in the neck. This is an important
test to perform, but is very time consuming to interpret, performed by consultant
Radiologists.
An on-site PETCT service has been available for 7 years. This is an award winning
public private partnership with scans supervised and read by the MMUH Radiology
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consultants. A brain PET/CT service is also provided. This was the first PET/CT unit
in an academic teaching unit in Ireland.
The Candidate:
Strong experience in CT and general reporting is a requirement.
Chest Radiology experience is desirable but not essential.
He/she will present and participate at Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT),
specifically the Chest MDT.
There is an expanding Neurology and Stroke service at the Mater Hospital and
additional experience in Neuroradiology would be of benefit. If necessary the
candidate may be given additional time to train on a proleptic basis in either Chest
Radiology or Neuroradiology. The candidate may be asked to assist at the Neurology
MDT. The candidate may be asked to assist at the Neurology MDT.
Strong cross sectional imaging experience and experience in CT and Ultrasound
guided Interventions is a requirement. Fellowship level training is a minimum
requirement.
In addition to plain film reporting, he/she will supervise and interpret cross-sectional
imaging, to include ultrasound, CT, and MRI. The candidate will be given the
opportunity to interpret PET/CT studies in the Mater PET/CT Centre.
The successful candidate will, in addition, be involved in on-going departmental audit
quality assurance and research, and in providing teaching and supervision to SPR’s
on the Faculty of Radiologists National Training Programme through the Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland. There will be full participation in the Radiology on-call
roster and the successful candidate will be expected to provide cross cover and
efficient service delivery.
1. The appointment is permanent and of a full-time nature – 39 hours per week.
2. The person appointed shall be on probation for 12 months.
3. The terms, conditions and benefits of the amended form of the Consultants
Contract 2008, approved by the Department of Health and Children will apply.
4. Annual leave will be in accordance with the Consultants Contract 2008. It will
be necessary to ensure that this leave is taken so that, on receipt of
notification, the Administrative Head of the Department/Specialty may make
appropriate cover and other arrangements.
5. The successful candidate must be eligible for appointment to the UCD Clinical
Pathway.
6. Acceptance of the Management structure of the Mater Misericordiae
University Hospital, as detailed in the rules of the hospital, is necessary.
7. The person appointed shall abide by the respective Ethical Policies approved
by the Board of the Management of the hospital.
8. All applications for special leave shall, in addition, be forwarded to the
Executive Council of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for
consideration. No special leave may be taken without the prior approval of
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the Executive Council of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
9. In the event of resignation a minimum of three months notice must be given in
writing to the authorities of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
10. The scheduled commitment in respect of this post is as follows:Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
39 hours
11. Remuneration shall be at Type B level in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Consultant Contract 2008. Designation of Type B may be
subject to change in the context of the Mater Misericordiae University
Hospital’s strategic direction.
12. Garda Clearance – Arrangements have been introduced on a national level,
for the provision of Garda Clearance in respect of candidates for employment
in areas of Health Services where it is envisaged that potential employees
have substantial access to children or vulnerable individuals.
DUTIES
The person appointed will, in respect of the service commitment to the hospital be
required to carry out the duties of a Consultant Radiologist in the Mater Misericordiae
University Hospital.
These duties will include:1.

General Plain Film Radiology reporting

Radiology Reporting of cross-sectional imaging, including reporting of
CT, MRI, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and CT.

Competence at cross-sectional
procedures is a requirement.

Organise and take multidisciplinary radiology conferences as required

Participate in departmental audit and teaching to undergraduate and
postgraduate trainees
image
guided
Interventional
2.
(i)
(ii)
Organise and participate in post-graduate SpR training.
Update himself/herself in education and service technological and
other advances.
3.
Cover for fellow Consultants during holiday sickness or other approved
absences.
4.
The provision of a consultative service as required.
5.
Participation in the departmental on-call rota.
6.
Manage as required patients in the Radiology Department or other such
departments as deemed necessary.
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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and
responsibilities. It may be reviewed from time to time in discussions with the
appointed to reflect the needs of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
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