Senior House Officer

Overview of Role

UPMC Whitfield requires a Senior House Officer (SHO) . This fixed term role is suitable for doctors who wish to pursue a career in this specialty and are in early stages of their careers preparing for examinations or carrying out research activities. The person in this role would acquire significant experience and exposure to a large variety of elective procedures in pre-op, intra-op and post operative settings. This role involves regular daily attendance and taking part in on call rosters. There are opportunities to get involved in education, training and research activities. 

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applicants must be fully registered with the Irish Medical Council holding a valid registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Must possess competent clinical and interactive skills with adult and pediatric patients.
• Effective team player both as a facilitator and in the course of work.
• Competent to work autonomously when required under consultant supervision/advice.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate, influence, inspire and encourage different ways of working.
• Ability to prioritize and to deliver to short deadlines.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Completion of Mandatory Training as required by UPMC Management, including but not limited to:
• Fire Training - Annual
• Radiation Safety Training - Annual
• Infection Prevention and Control Training - Annual 
• BCLS Training - Biennial
• ICHGCP Training - Biennial
• ICORG PI Training - Triennial
• Manual Handling and Patient Movement Training - Triennial 

Qualifications and Experience

Candidate Specification 

Qualifications:

• Appropriate undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualification that enables full registration with the Irish Medical Council on the General Current Register with the Irish Medical Council (Copy of Certificate)
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance (Copy of Certificate from HR)
• Current Certificate of Compliance with Professional Competence Scheme
• Current Documents certifying compliance with mandatory training programs (BLS, GCP, Radiation Safety, Fire Safety etc.)

Experience:

Appropriate post registration clinical experience as determined by the Medical Director.

General Personal Competencies:

• Provision of an open caring environment for all referred patients, where proper explanation of treatment approach, careful treatment delivery and appropriate follow up is provided under consultant guidance
• All posts in UPMC Whitfield require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager and / or hospital management. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality with patient and employee or any other information in accordance with all UPMC Whitfield policies and procedures.

Clinical Duties:

• Provide medical services within the scope of the Departmental Policies for the provision of care in the inpatient and outpatient settings at UPMC Whitfield, Hospital Waterford. 
• Provide thorough clinical evaluation, careful explanation to patients and family and collaborative decision making when necessary, for the proper delivery of surgical and medical services to the patients in our facility.
• Complete documentation of patients' assessment, history and physical on admission, and write appropriate follow up comments in case notes in line with the assessment of Patient Policy.
• Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the relevant consultant.
• Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe.
• Liaise with other clinical disciplines within the hospital (Anesthetists, Nursing, diagnostic Services, Laboratory, Pharmacy) in relation to patient care.
• Respond to all Code Blues and lead the nursing staff in emergency/cardiac arrest procedures.
• Provide cover on a rostered basis to always ensure on-site SHO presence when there are patients being treated. Participate in an on-call roster.
• Assist consultants in theatres when required

Health & Safety 

As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: 

• Take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with UPMC in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. 

Infection Prevention and Control 

The prevention and management of acquired infection is a key priority for UPMC. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: 

• Ensure that your work methods are compliant with UPMC's agreed policies and procedures and do not endanger other people or yourself.
• Be aware of infection prevention and control policies, practices, and guidelines appropriate for your duties and you must always follow these to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention and control, policies, practices, and procedures through attendance at annual mandatory updates and ongoing continuing professional development.
• Challenge poor infection prevention and control practices of others and to report any breaches, using appropriate UPMC mechanisms (e.g., incident reporting policy). 

Information Governance 

UPMC is committed to compliance with Information Governance standards to ensure that all information is handled legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. You are required to comply with the UPMC Information Governance policies and standards.

• Confidentiality and Security  - Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within UPMC. Whilst you are employed by UPMC you will encounter confidential information and data relating to the work of UPMC, its patients or employees. You are bound by your conditions of service to respect the confidentiality of any information you may encounter which identifies patients, employees or other UPMC personnel, or business information of the Company. You also have a duty to ensure that all confidential information is always held securely, both on and off site. 
• Disclosure of Information - The unauthorized use or disclosure of information relating to UPMC activities or affairs, the treatment of patients or the personal details of an employee, will normally be considered a serious disciplinary offence which could result in dismissal. Upon leaving UPMC employment and at any time thereafter you must not take advantage of or disclose confidential information that you learnt in the course of your employment. Unauthorized disclosure of any of this information may be deemed as a criminal offence. 
• Information Quality and Records Management - You must ensure that all information handled by you is accurate and kept up-to-date and you must comply with the UPMC recording, monitoring, validation and improvement schemes and processes. 

Medication management

• Adhere to all Medication Policies relevant to your role.
• Verify and document patient's current medication on admission.
• Will verify all prescribed medication.
• Give medication advice to patients on discharge.

Professional Standards and Performance Review 

As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to:

• Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post.
• Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates.
• Participate in UPMC's appraisal processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 

We all have a personal and a professional responsibility within UPMC to identify and report abuse. This may be known, suspected, witnessed or have raised concerns. Early recognition is vital to ensuring the patient is safeguarded. The Sharing of Information no matter how small is of prime importance in safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 

As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to ensure that you attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to your role. 

Social Responsibility 

UPMC is committed to behaving responsibly in the way we manage transport, procurement, our facilities, employment, skills, and our engagement with the local community so that we can make a positive contribution to society. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to take measures to support our contribution and to reduce the environmental impact of our activities relating to energy and water usage, transport, and waste. 

Quality & Safety

• Will work with the organization as part of a Multidisciplinary team in preparing for JCI accreditation.
• Required to provide high standards of patient care throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.

Quality Assurance

• Participation in all Quality Control related functions as set down by the Medical Director:
• Management meetings (Medical Director)

New Patient Review Meetings

• Planning Review Meetings
• Morbidity & Mortality Review
• Continuous Quality Initiative Meetings
• Radiation Safety Committee Meetings
• Hospital Management Meetings (Medical Director)

Education & Research

• Participation in Departmental Educational Meetings.
• Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.)
• UPMC/D3 e-Rounds
• Other education activity (Conferences, lectures etc.) to meet the requirements of the statutory rules regarding Professional Competence Assurance, as well as to acquire and maintain the necessary skills relevant to the proper function of UPMC Whitfield Hospital
• Participation, within the departmental framework and guidelines, in research which may be multi-institutional (ICORG) or internal.

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.

• Compensation  - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Benefits  - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. 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  - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. 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

A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.

Providing 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 at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, UPMC Mardyke Arena, Cork and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.