Job Title:

Fertility Consultant

Location: Galway City

Job Purpose/Overview:

To provide a service of investigation and treatment of infertile couples,

and to provide the highest standard of patient care through effective and

professional teamwork.

To implement and advance the strategic targets for the overall ReproMed

Ireland Group, with specific emphasis on the development and growth of

its fertility service in Dublin.

Reports to: Medical Director Dublin

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities

a) Managing clinical output and performing procedures and

clinical activities, working in accordance with current legislation

concerning the safety and quality of human tissues and cells.

b) Assisting with the development of the ReproMed Ireland

unit’s annual strategic and financial plans

c) Representing ReproMed Ireland as person responsible for

clinical output at the Dublin unit (in accordance with EUTCD

2004/23/EC Article 17), working with the quality department on

preparation for and facilitation of regulatory inspections by the HPRA

and/or any other statutory/regulatory bodies

d) Ensuring the adherence to all clinical and laboratory protocols

by ReproMed Ireland clinical team in accordance with ReproMed

Ireland’s QMS and EU and national legislative requirements

e) Responsible for the review and release of tissues and cells in

accordance with the EUTCD and ReproMed Ireland’s policy on Review

& Release of Tissues.

f) Ensuring appropriate orientation and induction of clinical staff

at ReproMed Ireland

g) Contributing to defining the clinical roles and objectives at

ReproMed Ireland and providing a best practice philosophy in clinical

practice & procedures ensuring the best possible outcomes for our

patients

h) Keeping abreast of the latest clinical and scientific research

and technologies in reproductive medicine and contributing to

continuous improvement through suggested changes and modifications

to clinical protocols.

i) Reviewing and revising clinical documentation through the

clinic’s document control database in accordance with current

ReproMed QMS change control practices and assistance from the

quality team

j) Act as PR representative for ReproMed Ireland for general

media enquiries and any scheduled radio / TV or print media features

or comments pre-approved the senior management team

k) To ensure consistent medical treatment of patients by

working in accordance with agreed protocols and achieve medical

continuity of care for all patients

l) Be aware of and interactive with the incident/event

reporting system

m) Any other reasonable duties as may arise from time to time to

be expected with the job

Education & Professional

Qualification

a) Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively

engaging in continuing professional development

b) Ensure that the personal 'Staff Training Logbook’ is maintained and up

to-date

c) Manage, participate and play a pivotal role in the training, education and

support of others as appropriate

d) All staff working in ReproMed will be expected to comply with the

legislative requirements of the Tissue Directive-S.I. 158 of 2006 and S.I. 598 of

2007. Full training will be provided

e) It is the duty of all staff to report any problems or concerns to their

manager immediately.

f) It is the duty of all staff to report to their manager/RP immediately if they

are experiencing any difficulties in executing their responsibilities

g) Adhering to the ethical and moral standards expected of medical

practitioners according to the professional Code of Practice

h) Be responsible for maintaining full registration with Irish Medical Council

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

a) Required: MRCPI (Ob/Gynae division) or equivalent

b) Desirable: Registration on the specialist register of

Gynecologist in the Irish Medical Council

-One to two years' experience as an Infertility Specialist with 'hands-on'

experience in all medical procedures in assisted conception treatment

Experience, enthusiasm and proven ability in research and publication of

scientific papers

-I.T. and presentation skills

Confidentiality and Data

Protection & IT:

a) Be aware of the requirements for absolute confidentiality as per the

'Data Protection Act 2003'.

b) In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear

information concerning the medical and personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or

other business.

c) Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting

on the instructions of an authorised staff member, on no account must

information concerning staff, patients or other business be divulged or discussed

except in the performance of normal duty.

d) In addition clinical records must never be left in such a manner that

unauthorized persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody

when no longer required.

e) An understanding and working knowledge of basic IT systems (MS Office

software) is expected in order to facilitate all aspects of this role

Health & safety:

a) Be aware of the requirements for absolute confidentiality as per the

'Data Protection Act 2003'.

b) In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear

information concerning the medical and personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or

other business.

c) Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting

on the instructions of an authorised staff member, on no account must

information concerning staff, patients or other business be divulged or discussed

except in the performance of normal duty.

d) In addition clinical records must never be left in such a manner that

unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody

when no longer required.

e) An understanding and working knowledge of basic IT systems (MS Office

software) is expected in order to facilitate all aspects of this role

Daily Duties:

a) Evaluating patients for treatment and applying appropriate medical

protocols designed specifically for the patient’s needs, with recommendations for

change and improvement as and when required

b) Managing the clinical performance of the clinic to ensure ReproMed

Ireland’s high professional standards are met and maintained

c) Attending daily clinical meetings in order to effectively communicate and

address all clinical matters with the other clinical team colleagues

d) Managing clinical data appropriately by maintaining and updating

electronic and paper medical records on the unit’s clinical database

e) Provide honest communication about chances and limitations, and

constant feedback to patients and colleagues

f) To manage the care of new and follow up patients from consultation

through to completion of treatment

g) Consult, advise, monitor and perform appropriate surgical procedures for

infertility patients including but not limited to:

• Patient Initial Consultation, review and follow-up

• Sonography, associated paperwork and reporting

• Phlebotomy, associated paper work and reporting

• Egg Collections, Embryo Transfers with associated procedural set-up and

follow-up

• Chart/case review and follow-up

h) Make decisions regarding patients medical treatment, drug regimes,

timing of procedures, referral for other treatments not available at the ReproMed

i) Deliver an understanding and empathic service to and for the fertility

patients

j) Demonstrate your experience and flexibility through participation in

internally or externally commissioned clinical research projects as appropriate to

achieve the overall ReproMed objectives

k) Possess a solution oriented approach to problem solving with colleagues

within ReproMed

l) Nurture and deliver on creative ideas within the ReproMed Ireland Group

or for any aspect of patient treatment/care

m) Foster collaboration between colleagues through a teamwork approach

n) Ensure timely flow of clear, relevant information, using the most

appropriate and effective communication methods to patients and within the

Repromed Ireland Group

o) Ensure accurate and timely updates to all referring services and patients

Proficiency in the English Language

This role requires fluency in the English language, if English is not the post-holder’s native language.

Range of benefits include:

Competitive Salary
EAP- Employee Assistantance Programme
Company pension plan
Staff Treatment benefits
Company health insurance plan
Additional annual leave
Paid additional sick leave plan
Paid maternity/paternity leave benefits
A range of other benefits

Working Hours:

40 Hour working week inclusive of breaks
8 Hour shift with core operating hours between 8am-4pm, occasional public holidays and weekends required.

Only candidates who are successful in the screening process will be contacted.

ReproMed Ireland

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