Medical Physician - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin
Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic are currently recruiting for the role of Medical Physician to join their Pre Assessment Clinic. The post holder will: Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities. Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Hospital. Be operationally accountable to the Director of Nursing and clinically accountable to the Clinical Director.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Liaise closely and co-ordinate service delivery with the other PAC team members to ensure a high level of teamwork between Physician colleagues and Nursing team.
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Provide a Preassessment Clinical Service to the PAC Department.
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Provide a comprehensive timely In-Patient Review Service.
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Medical Assessment of all patients in the PAC with appropriate follow up.
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Medically review, diagnose and follow up treatment plan requested for Inpatients on the wards.
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Respond to patients’ questions and health concerns
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Suggest lifestyle changes that may support positive outcomes for surgical patients.
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Refer patients with high BMI to GP or bariatric support service as appropriate.
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Review of patient test results.
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Communicate pertinent medical records to Specialists as required.
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Refer PAC patients to Specialists Consults as required to get them PAC ready for Theatre.
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Refer to Anaesthetist of team list for support if concerned re: suitability for Surgery.
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Management of the Deteriorating Patient.
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ACLS compliance and ability to take the lead in a Cardiac Arrest Event.
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Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines and in line with UPMC SSC policies, procedures and guidelines.
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Identify and implement operational processes to the standards of best practice in order to optimise use of resources and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
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Create, promote and maintain clear, open communications and healthy working relationships. Engage in teamwork with medical and nursing staff to improve the quality of patient care delivery processes.
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Maintain clear, open communications and healthy working relationships.
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Actively participate in continuing education / research activities consistent with the post.
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Participate in Hospital Committees as required.
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Provide education and training to staff including doctors, nurses, and other staff as required.
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Adhere to all safety procedures in place within the clinic.
Adheres to all Policies and Procedures in the hospital
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This job description is to provide a guide to the post holder of the main responsibilities of the post. At all times it is expected that the highest standards of professionalism are applied and that the duties, normally expected of this post, are fulfilled.
Qualifications & Experience:
Be Registered with the Irish Medical Council.
Minimum of 5-10 years post graduate experience in clinical practice, with significant experience in an acute hospital setting within general practice or anaesthetics.
Recent clinical hospital setting experience.
Experience with a wide range of medical conditions.
ACLS required for role.
Demonstrated alignment to UPMCSSC values.
Essential Skills
Patient/customer focused.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong triage and multitasking skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Patience and ability to empathise with patients.
Ongoing professional development and conference participation.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
