Registrar In Pallative Care

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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Hospital Pallative Care Team in Mayo University Hospital/Community Healthcare West. The primary role of the Registrar will be to work alongside the multidisciplinary team in providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in Mayo University Hospital. The aim is to maximise quality of life for patients by the provision of the highest quality symptom management and support. The Registrar will participate in Mayo Hospice on-call rota, which involves nights (on-call from home) and weekend cover. Candidates will have: · Registration with Irish Medical Council is essential. · Enrolment in professional competence scheme as per IMC requirements. · Sufficient level of experience in medicine, palliative medicine, oncology, general practice or related disciplines. · Palliative medicine experience desirable (but not essential). · High level of clinical skills and knowledge. · Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships with other staff and disciplines and to work in a team. · An understanding of and commitment to philosophy of palliative care.