Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

Purpose of the Role:

This post will contribute to the general neurology work-load improving clinic waiting times by managing patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions. This post will contribute to inpatient management of neurology patients and participate in the neurology on-call rota.

The post will increase availability of Neurologists to Paediatricians seeking advice on Neurological Disorders from around the country.

There is scope within this role for development of a special interest e.g neurovascular neurology.

Essential Criteria:

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

a) 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 Paediatrics

And

b) Two years postgraduate training and experience in related paediatric neurology subspecialties of which at least one year should have been full time in paediatric epilepsy

“The successful interviewee 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 and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances, proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in the relevant training programmes.

The Consultant must at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within the Children’s Health Ireland.

Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated”.

Desirable Criteria:

· Clinical fellowship in Paediatric Neurology, national or international

Essential:

Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:

· Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute and chronic paediatric neurology care

· Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals

· Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making

· Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations

· Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary relationships

· Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children’s hospital

· Experience in reconfiguring acute services across organisations and regions

· Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members

· Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments

· Knowledge of the Irish health sector, national health programmes and health reform agendas

· Strong negotiation and influencing skills

· Effective change management skills

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Risk and issue management skills

· Ability to recognise and respect the expertise of others and the contribution of team members and harness good teamwork and open contributions to enable the achievement of programme aims

· Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organizational skills including awareness of resource management

· Have excellent computer skills, competencies and knowledge of hospital data/ information systems

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is 11:45pm on Sunday, 5th January 2025. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Informal Enquiries can be obtained from:

Dr Susan Byrne/ Prof David Webb,

Dept of Neurology,

Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin 12

For queries related to this post please email both Dr Byrne and Professor Webb

susan.byrne@childrenshealthireland.ie and david.webb@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this post and recruitment process, please contact Ms Rachel Sheridan, Talent Acquisition Specialist at rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie