2025/52 Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

2025/52 - Locum Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

In the Rotunda, the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team provides a full gynaecological and maternity service including participation in an on-call rota in obstetrics and gynaecology. This includes operating, outpatient and inpatient care responsibilities for obstetrics, emergency and elective gynaecologic surgery in addition to participation in the administrative, academic and educational activities of the Rotunda Hospital.

This is an appointment on a Public Only Consultants' Contract by the Health Service Executive to be based at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin (37 hours per week).

Purpose of the Post

The high-level purpose of the post is to optimise the service provision of obstetric and gynaecological care for all women in the Rotunda.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

and

• Clear evidence of completion of a specific training programme in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as evidenced by a certification or qualification by a national or internationally recognized body, such as MRCOG, MRCPI or equivalent.

Entry to competition / recruitment process

No candidate will 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 candidates 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. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character

Age

Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation 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.

Section 62 Post

It is noted that this post of Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist is considered to carry with it duties involving the teaching of clinical medicine and/or the conduct of medical research under the direction of Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Therefore this post is considered a Section 62 post under the Health Act 1953 as amended by the Health Act 2004.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant's area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. This will focus on outpatient, inpatient, elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecology services. Provision of additional subspecialty services may also be required depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the hospital.
• To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.
• To work within the framework of the hospital service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.
• To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure.
• To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan.
• To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures.
• To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant's area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.
• To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training.
• To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant's care.
• To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. 
• To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.
• To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery.
• The new appointee will participate in both the Obstetrics and the Gynaecology On-Call rota. 

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

This may include obstetric services, depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the hospital. The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

• Demonstrate up to date knowledge of routine aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice.
• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to manage a busy labour ward effectively.
• Demonstrate an ability to engage in research and clinical trials.
• Demonstrate an ability to participate fully in audit and clinical governance programmes.

Informal enquiries to:

Professor Sean Daly, Master, The Rotunda Hospital, Email:

masterssecretary@rotunda.ie

Application procedure:

Applications should be made via the Rotunda Careers Website and include a current Curriculum Vitae.

This post will be in full compliance with relevant Employment Legislation Acts.

Closing Date is 16^th of May 2025 at 5pm.

The Rotunda Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Please Note:  Line Managers must bring this notice to the attention of all relevant staff within their Department, including any staff on leave i.e., Sick, Maternity, Annual, Parental, Carers, Unpaid, Career Break, Flexible Working Time Arrangements and Secondment.