Purpose of the Role:
This is a newly funded post that will join the current team of plastic surgeons in Crumlin and Temple Street. There is a specific need for consultant plastic surgical support for spina bifida and complex spinal surgery at CHI. It is envisaged that a consultant plastic surgeon is going to be required for multiple aspects of this service including:
1. Assisting the paediatric neurosurgeons in closure of the neural tube defects and the back in babies born with more extensive spina bifida.
2. Assisting spinal surgeons in planning surgery to correct scoliosis and in the repair and reconstruction of complex soft tissue defects in the back.
3. Assisting in the management of complications of spina bifida including the prevention and treatment of pressure sores.
This will require regular attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings and joint assessments of patients, as well as attendance in the operating theatre.

The surgeon providing this service would also be expected to have a commitment to an area of subspecialty within paediatric plastic surgery. Subspecialties within the department include trauma and burns, craniofacial, cleft and hand surgery.
Additionally, this post is required in order to support the demand for general elective and emergency plastic surgery interventions as well as the need to reduce outpatient waiting lists.

Essential Criteria
a) Registration in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Plastic Surgery
And
b) Two years certified postgraduate training in Plastic Surgery.

“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.

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”.

Essential Criteria
a) Registration in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Plastic Surgery
And
b) Two years certified postgraduate training in Plastic Surgery.
“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.
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:
Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Essential:
Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:

• Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute unscheduled care at both local and national levels

• Training in providing soft tissue reconstruction for patients with spine related diseases

• 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 organising skills including awareness of resource management

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

Competition Specific Selection Process:
The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process

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 Sunday, 12th January 2025 at 11.45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Informal Enquiries for CHI at Crumlin can be obtained from: Ms. Catherine de Blacam, Consultant plastic surgeon – catherine.deblacam@childrenshealthireland.ie or +353 1 409 6050.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Rachel Sheridan, Talent Acquistion Specialist Rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie