The School of Medicine at the University of Galway are looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for hospital-based Clinical Tutor and Registrar post in Neurology on a fixed term, fulltime basis for 12 months commencing in July 2024. This post is 0.25FTE University of Galway/0.75FTE Galway University Hospital. The educational primary purpose of the post is to support medical students to learn in the undergraduate medical programme in Neurology and professional development. In addition, the post-holder will contribute to assessment, student support, programme evaluation and continuous programme renewal. You will join progressive and professional teams based in the University of Galway, School of Medicine and Galway University Hospital. The clinical post is in the Department of Neurology and is predominantly in the Neurology consult service and outpatient clinics. Learn more about University of Galway Teaching Hospitals
Working at University of Galway School of Medicine We offer excellent career development opportunities and benefits for our Clinical Teaching staff, including: • Supervised hands-on experience in course design, delivery and assessment • Opportunity for professional development in medical education in the form of Diploma or Higher Degree in Medical Education and Health Care Simulation • Exposure and training in a variety of teaching and assessment methods • Opportunities to grow and develop a network in the medical education field • Excellent Opportunity to explore career opportunities in clinical education field • Access to facilities and research at University of Galway • Opportunity to pursue personal research interests in line with the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences strategy • Continued Professional Development • Opportunity to maintain knowledge currency in your discipline • Access to mentoring and coaching from experienced academic staff in the College • Opportunity to work with international student and staff community
The School of Medicine has an enrolment of c.1000 students, including many from overseas. University College Hospital, Galway is conveniently located beside the University campus and is the major teaching hospital. Four regional Medical Academies also support the educational requirements of the University students.
Contract will be one year in duration and will be full-time. The successful post holder will serve the educational needs of the entire undergraduate medical programme and will be expected to contribute to the planning and delivery of teaching, student support and assessment duties, in the early patient contact and clinical skills elements of Phase 1 (Foundation Year and Year 1MB3) and Phase 2 (Years 2MB3 and 3MB3), as well as to the coordination and delivery of clinical teaching in the final phase of the programme (Years 4MB3 and 5MB3). In addition to the academic and teaching component described; candidates applying for a Combined University of Galway/HSE position (as listed) should have relevant clinical experience in that area, ideally previous experience (2-3 years post full registration or 1 year at Registrar grade) in Neurology, but candidates without specific neurology clinical experience will be considered.
All Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation and registration with the Irish Medical Council. Further details are available at www. dbei.ie and www. medicalcouncil.ie
Informal enquiries in relation to the positions which may arise can be made to Prof Matt Griffin at [email protected]
Queries in relation to the application process may be addressed to [email protected]
Interviews are planned for June 2024
Salary: The appointment will be made on the Clinical Tutor 1 salary scale: €65,554 – €77,197 pro rata per annum or Clinical Tutor 2: €78,213 - €95,724 pro rata per annum. The relevant salary scale will be determined based on candidate's experience and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy. https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/media/financialaccounting/financialaccountingoffice/QA321-Remuneration- and-Payroll.pdf (This appointment will be made on the Clinical Tutor scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 24th May 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting will apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www. dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online.
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.