Clinical Tutor / Registrar in Surgery, Full-Time, Fixed Term Contracts, 2 posts available

The School of Medicine at the University of Galway are looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for two hospital-based Clinical Tutor and Registrar posts in Surgery on a fixed-term, full-time basis commencing in July 2025 for 1 year. The primary purpose of these posts is to support medical students to learn in the undergraduate medical programme, clinical skills teaching and professional development through-out all years of the programme. In addition, the post holders will contribute to assessment, student support, programme evaluation and continuous programme renewal.  The tutor will engage in research aimed at a higher degree (e.g. MD).
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As a Registrar in Surgery, the successful candidates will be based in the Department of Surgery at Galway University Hospital and will participate in the delivery of surgery at Galway University Hospitals with a team of junior doctors.  

The successful candidates will be mentored and supervised by experienced University of Galway academic faculty in the area of Clinical Education and by highly experienced consultants in the area.

In addition to qualifications and experience relevant to the academic and teaching component described, candidates should have relevant clinical experience in Surgery (at least 2 years post full registration, with or without 1 year at Registrar grade). Applicants with career interest in surgery and with interest in research experiences and clinical education are particularly encouraged to apply.

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, 
•    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.  Successful post holders are assigned to a specific teaching site. The posts advertised here are for our Galway campus. In some cases, rotation between University of Galway sites may be agreed between the staff member and the Head of School.

All Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation and active 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:  Wael Tawfick at wael.tawfick@universityofgalway.ie

Salary: the appointment will be made on the Clinical Tutor 1 salary scale:  € 68,209– € 80,323 pro rata per annum or Clinical Tutor 2: € 81,381 to € 99,601 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.
QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie) (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 12th May 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. **Interviews are planned for start of June 2025**

Garda vetting will apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. 
Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

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.