Beacon Hospital Orthopaedic Fellowship 2025

Orthopaedic Fellowship Beacon Hospital Located in South Dublin, Beacon Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe with 181 In-patient beds, 70 Day-case beds, 8 Operating Theatres, 3 Cath labs 4 Endoscopy Suites and over 1600 Healthcare Professionals and upwards of 350 Consultants. Beacon Hospital operates as a full service acute hospital providing 24 hour world class acute services including Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Women's Health, Urology, Vascular surgery, ENT, Neurology, General Surgery, Cancer care, General Medicine and Emergency Medicine.Click to read more about Orthopaedics - Beacon HospitalDepartment : Orthopaedic Department / UCD Beacon Hospital AcademyCommencement Date: 14 July 2025 Duration: 12 monthsClinically and professionally responsible to the supervising Orthopaedic Consultant / administratively accountable to the Head of Medical Staff Office for e.g. rostering, payroll, leave requests.Fellowship Overview:The mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide quality care to all patients, in a respectful, safe and compassionate environment. In exercising this mission, Beacon Hospital will adhere to all health and safety regulations.This is an Orthopaedic Fellowship with both a clinical (80%) and research component (20%).The Fellow’s research will build on the work and databases of Assoc. Professor Turlough O Donnell and Assoc. Professor Joseph M Queally.The Fellow is given graduated responsibility so that at the end of the year long programme, is competent to commence work as an independent specialist.Key duties:To act under the supervision of the Orthopaedic Consultants and support them in their duties.To cover Operating Room duties as assigned.When available to attend daily ward rounds with the Orthopaedic SHOs.Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.To liaise and support the Orthopaedic SHOs with regards to admissions, reviews and discharge of patients.To assist in the education of medical students, colleagues and staff.The Fellow will have access to the UCD Beacon Hospital Academy, UCD Library Services and Research Support.To act and behave professionally and perform one’s duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of Beacon Hospital. To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, work hours and overtime.To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.Draft weekly schedule:Monday:                            Theatre and Ward Duties: Assoc. Professor O DonnellTuesday:                           Theatre: Assoc. Professor QueallyWednesday:                     Theatre and Ward Duties: Assoc. Professor O DonnellThursday:                         Theatre (alternate weeks) and Ward Duties: Assoc Professor QueallyFriday:                              Research/TeachingPerson SpecificationQualificationsCurrent Full Irish Medical Council Registration.Membership of the RCSI is desirableExperienceAt least one year’s experience at Orthopaedic Registrar level in an acute hospital settingFurther training/experience is desirableJob Specific Competencies and KnowledgeInternational candidates must have achieved a minimal score of 7 on the IELTSBLS certification required.Personal CompetenciesProven ability to work as an effective team member.Ability to communicate effectively.All posts in Beacon Hospital 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 or hospital management.Beacon Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure our practices support a diverse and inclusive environment for all present and future employees.