Title: Clinical Tutor, Intern grade
Department: Dept of Medicine (one post)
Tenure : Full-time for 12 Months commencing July 2024
Location: Beaumont Hospital
Reporting to: Head of Department or Nominee
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a private, self- financing, not-for-profit medical and surgical college headquartered in Dublin (Ireland) with global reach through its overseas medical universities and health care centres in the Middle East, the Far East and Africa. Since its foundation in 1784, it has played a leadership role in Irish surgical and medical education. Currently, it operates the largest Medical School in Ireland and provides undergraduate education in Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, and Nursing. In addition to Surgery, it also provides postgraduate training and education in Radiology, Dentistry, Nursing & Midwifery, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Healthcare Management and Leadership, and has an Institute of Research.
Objective
The principal objective of the post is to participate in the development, direction, teaching, facilitation and examinations of the RCSI undergraduate teaching programme
Benefits
Participate in clinical courses such as ACLS, IBU and PALS and be refunded up to €450 on successful completion; (Full list of approved courses available from HR)
Refunds available up to €450 on passing approved examinations;
Benefit from up to 14 days Educational Leave to support participation on approved courses, exams or professional development activities.
Contract
This appointment will be on a full-time or part-time basis for a period of one year commencing July 2024. The successful candidate must be in a position to attend an induction programme in July 2024.
Salary
€32,758 (or pro-rated for a part-time appointment)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Attending mandatory induction for tutors and lecturers
Contributing to the assessment of students in the junior, intermediate and senior cycles of the four and five year programmes. This includes development, delivery and evaluation of these activities and may require travel to exam centres outside of your designated hospital/centre of employment
Contributing to the assessment of students in the junior, intermediate and 4th Medical year (SC1) senior cycles of the four and five year programmes. This includes development, delivery and evaluation of these activities and may require travel to exam centres outside of your designated hospital/centre of employment
Providing weekly reports and attending weekly meetings with heads of department
Providing communication with student groups via the RCSI virtual learning environment
Delivering the curriculum at a number of sites
Ensuring adherence to Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland policies and procedures
Complying with statutory legislation and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
Representing the best interests of the department/RCSI at all times
Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time.
Personal Specification
The successful candidate will have graduated from the 2024 RCSI medical programme. Please note we will not be in a position to apply for a work permit for this post so the successful candidate must be in a position to work full time in Ireland for the duration of the 12 month contract.
Essential Criteria
2024 RCSI Medical Graduate (preferably honours degree)
Evidence of previous teaching experience
The following are advantages:
Previous experience using E-learning/VLE systems
Previous experience of teaching and assessing students in an academic environment
A keen interest in lecturing and interacting with undergraduate students
Excellent communication skills
Application Process
Please submit your CV and covering letter no later than 16th June 2024
Informal enquiries can be made to RCSI Human Resources ([email protected])
Interview Process
Interviews will be held in late June
Additional Requirements
Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete:
Occupational Health Clearance
Garda Vetting
Police Clearance (if in residence outside of Ireland for periods of 6 months or more at any stage)
Garda Vetting and Occ Health checks will be conducted by RCSI and partners but Police Clearance certification from countries outside of Ireland will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.