Radiology Services 

CONNOLLY HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The radiology department in Connolly Hospital provides acute and elective imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound and radiography) as well as image-guided procedures. There are currently 1 CT scanner, 1 MRI scanner, 3 ultrasound scanning rooms and a modern IR suite in the department. A second permanent CT scanner is expected in Q1 2028 with a second portable CT scanner currently on-site. A second MRI scanner has also been approved for the department. There are 8.9 WTE Consultant Radiologist posts in Connolly Hospital including two radiologists cross-appointed with the Rotunda Hospital. The department provides a 24 hour on-call CT reporting service on a 1 in 10 rota; currently all overnight (8pm-8am) CT studies are reported by an external provider. The radiologists deliver multiple clinical-radiology meetings including for the Medicine for the Elderly, Respiratory, GI, Endocrine, Stroke and Orthopaedic services. Radiology SpRs based in other Dublin teaching hospitals rotate to Connolly during their 2^nd/3^rd year; there are usually two SpRs on-site in Connolly Hospital at any given time.

ROTUNDA HOSPITAL – WOMEN’S HEALTH RADIOLOGY SERVICES

The Radiology Department at the Rotunda Hospital provides diagnostic imaging services in support of acute and elective gynaecology and specialist women’s health services. The department delivers a high-volume non-obstetric adult imaging service across inpatient and outpatient pathways, with a particular emphasis on gynaecological ultrasound and fluoroscopic procedures, including hysterosalpingography (HSG), as well as general radiography.

The department is supported by diagnostic radiographers, sonographers, and administrative staff and maintains established referral pathways to external providers for advanced cross-sectional imaging, including MRI. The post holder will work alongside one other consultant radiologist on site, supporting continuity of service delivery.

Consultant Radiologists have a hands-on clinical role, including the performance and supervision of gynaecological ultrasound, troubleshooting complex examinations and providing real-time imaging support. The department delivers multiple dedicated ultrasound lists weekly, with a substantial proportion of examinations performed directly by consultant radiologists. Fluoroscopic services form a core component of the role, with approximately three HSG lists per week constituting a significant procedural workload.

The service operates within a consultant-led governance framework and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across gynaecology, fertility, oncology and surgical services. Radiologists provide regular input into multimodality imaging decision-making, including CT and MRI second-opinion review, imaging strategy and post-operative assessment (e.g. evaluation of wound complications and collections).

Given the specialist and complex nature of the workload, experience in gynaecological or women’s health imaging, particularly ultrasound and fluoroscopy, is essential. An interest in interventional radiology is desirable but not required. The role involves high-quality clinical service delivery, multidisciplinary participation, and contribution to service development in accordance with the Consultant Contract 2023.

Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.

HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals;

• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Our Lady’s Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital

Connolly Hospital

Connolly Hospital is located in the West Dublin Village of Blanchardstown. It services a catchment population of 331,000 in Dublin West (including Finglas West and Lucan), North Kildare and South County Meath, and is one of the fastest growing catchment population areas in the country. Connolly Hospital is a 400 bed Dublin Academic Teaching Hospital providing a range of acute medical and surgical clinical services, national Bowel Screen services, acute psychiatric services, psychiatry of old age residential and day services designated residential centres for older persons care, older person day care, outpatient services, diagnostic and support services. Emergency acute general clinical services are provided on a 365 day, 24 hour basis.

ROTUNDA Hospital

The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, founded in 1745, is a national tertiary referral maternity and gynaecology hospital providing comprehensive care across obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, fertility medicine, and women’s health. It delivers scheduled and unscheduled services for a large regional population, including high-risk pregnancy care, advanced gynaecological conditions, and neonatal intensive care. Affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the hospital is a major teaching and training centre and works within multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care, with established links to partner acute hospitals for complementary services..

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. The annual Clinical Directorate Service Plan will detail how plans are to be implemented and will be assessed by reference to a series of performance monitoring arrangements. The Employee agrees to complete and submit their plan (i.e. the consultant-level component of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan) on an annual basis or as required contributing to the Clinical Directorate Service Plan.
2. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan will set out how regulatory and legislative compliance requirements will be achieved by the Employee and the team in which the Employee works for the time being.
3. Certain decision-making functions and commensurate responsibilities may be delegated to the Employee by the Employer. These will be documented in the Clinical Directorate Service Plan.
4. In addition to their normal duties, the Employee may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to their position as may be assigned to them, including deputising as appropriate.
5. The Employer is required to comply with Government policy in respect of the future provision of healthcare. The Employee is required to cooperate and engage proactively with the implementation of such policy including by cooperating with any changes in the organisation of healthcare services (and any consequential changes in reporting relationships), arising from such policy. Subject to the compliance by the Employer with its legal obligations, any significant changes in the organisation of healthcare services implemented by the Employer further to its compliance with Government policy will, prior to implementation, be the subject of consultation by the Employer through established consultation processes.
6. The Employee will have line management responsibilities for NCHDs on their team.
7. The Employee is required to work to the Employee’s job description which may be amended during the course of the Employee’s employment. The Employee’s obligations will include the following.
   • To participate in the development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Employee’s specialty, as set out within the applicable Clinical Directorate Service Plan or alternative Plan for community-based services and in line with policies as specified by the Employer.
   • To discharge any statutory obligations attaching to any particular consultant role held (e.g. the clinical director role under the Mental Health Acts 2001 and 2018, or the medical officer of health role under the Health Acts 1947 to 2020).
   • To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.
   • To work within the framework of the hospital/agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.
   • To be subject to the HSE’s Performance Achievement Policy which will be structured to take account of the particular needs of consultants and ensure regular review/appraisal of performance and individual needs for effective service delivery. The Clinical Director will be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Achievement Policy with the Employee.
   • To co-operate with individual and team-based performance review processes as outlined by the Employer, the focus of which will be on quality, patient safety and supporting individual and/or team performance.
   • To deliver a quantity and quality of care that is evidence-based and included in the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and appraised at performance meetings which is aimed at addressing patient care needs and supporting individual professional practice.
   • To carry out the duties of the post in such a way as to achieve high standards of clinical care, conduct and performance of work. In the event that the Employee fails to achieve these standards the Employer’s disciplinary procedure that (for the time being) applies to the Employee will be invoked.
   • To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Employer’s disciplinary procedure that (for the time being) applies to the Employee. Any update to the disciplinary policy will apply to the holder of this contract.
   • To lead in clinical programmes of work which include quality improvement, education, both intra and inter-disciplinary, promotion of excellence, and information technology.
   • To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan will be reviewed periodically at the request of the Employee or Clinical Director. The Employee may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Clinical Directorate Service Plan as it relates to the Employee’s commitment.
   • To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Employee will receive training and support to enable the Employee to participate fully in such structures.
   • To lead and manage the professional development of staff, including establishing and maintaining a positive team culture and enhancing staff engagement.
   • To lead and manage the performance of the consultant team in which the Employee works for the time being to ensure the standards expected by the Employee and the Employer are met.
   • To provide, as appropriate, clinical consultation in their area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other consultants at the request of such persons.
   • To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate senior clinical decision makers cover is available at all times having due regard to the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.
   • To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by NCHDs treating patients under the Employee’s care.
   • To participate as an obligation in selection processes for NCHDs and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. Where practicable the Employer will ensure that a consultant representative of the relevant speciality/sub-speciality is involved in the selection process.
   • The key responsibilities are:

Connolly Hospital

• To report imaging studies including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Radiographs and fluoroscopy in Conolly Hospital.
• To perform image-guided procedures (optional).
• To participateinundergraduateandpostgraduateteaching including Radiology SpR training.
• To participate in the on-call rota (1 in 10).

Rotunda Hospital

• To perform and report gynaecological ultrasound, including management of complex examinations; demonstrable experience in adult gynaecological imaging required
• To perform fluoroscopic procedures, including hysterosalpingography (HSG) or equivalent women’s health fluoroscopy
• To contribute to multimodality imaging decision-making, including CT and MRI second-opinion review; experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams, particularly gynaecology, fertility, oncology or surgical services required
• To manage a high-volume clinical workload within a consultant-led service model

The Consultant will have responsibility for service provision, education and training, service development and quality improvement. The post includes a commitment to on-call radiology services in Connolly Hospital. This consultant presence may extend across the enhanced working week and provides cover during out of hours or off-peak periods across the entire week including weekends.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Entry to competition / recruitment process

No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland.

Professional Qualifications
Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the speciality of medicine.

Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.

Health
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be of good character.

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Job Description

Technical & Professional Expertise

Has a command over the technical/ professional skills and knowledge required within the job holder’s role and continues to upskill to maintain high professional standards and continuous professional development requirements.

Leadership and Management

Manages performance to deliver team goals; demonstrates accountability for leading, directing, monitoring and evaluating RCSI Hospital Group services. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Promotes confidence and positive attitude; influences others to follow a common goal.

Commitment to Quality & Risk Management

The ability to focus on understanding stackholder’s needs and expectations and to respond effectively and efficiently to them.   Has a good knowledge of and is committed to offer a quality service through the achievement of goals, accreditation standards, other organisation/department standards and risk management frameworks and guidelines.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Speaks and writes clearly, fluently and effectively to both individuals and groups; communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence others, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action.

Patient Centred

Demonstrates eagerness to understand patient needs.  Views the patient as central to the delivery of every day service through consistent understanding, tolerance, care support and empathy while promoting empowerment, independence and choice.

Resource Management

Manages and utilises the organisation’s resources in the most effective manner to maximise the value for money proposition and to identify costs savings where possible.

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.

The RCSI Hospital Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.