Dr Ann Coughlan of Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Vice Chairperson IICMS has been elected to the executive council of OSET in the post of Treasurer. 
 

The HSE have provided funding for a 3 year post of CPD Officer to develop and implement a CPD programme for the 5 disciplines within Clinical Measurement Science.  Ms. Maria McNeill has been appointed as the new CPD Officer. 
 

Heartaid, a unique Cardiac Screening Service is currently recruiting Cardiac Technicians for sessional work in Ireland.
 

A completely new post has been approved for Clinical Measurement Scientists.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives.

CPD within and across Clinical Measurement Science has not been formalised to date. Some of the disciplines affilliated to UK bodies have a more structured format. The HSE has provided funding for a 3 year temporary post as CPD Officer to address this issue. The CPD Officer will work across the 5 disciplines of Clinical Measurement Science in this country to identify and prioritise training needs. They will be expected to work with the individual professional bodies/HEI to draw up and implement a CPD programme according to international best practise.

Funding

The Health Service Executive has provided funding for this post for 3 years from 2010 to 2013.

Proposal

It is proposed to advertise for a 3 year full time post of CPD officer, through the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IICMS).  Given the level of work to be done across the 5 disciplines to standardise, implement and deliver a quality CPD programme, the IICMS have chosen to seek a highly qualified and experienced person from one of the disciplines to take up this post. The job description is attached.

Funding for the post will be transferred to the IICMS however the CPD Officer will not be employed by the IICMS but will be employed in either of the following ways:

1. The person will be seconded from their current position of Clinical Physiology Scientist for the duration of the post. An office could be provided on the hospital site or an alternative location as arranged locally for the post. If office space is a problem the CPD officer may be based in the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). Funding for the post will be transferred from the IICMS on receipt of invoice.

2. If the person is employed from outside the hospital setting they will be employed by the Dublin Institute of Technology for the duration of the post. An office will be provided at DIT.  Funding will be transferred from the IICMS on receipt of invoice.

Interview Process.

The post will be advertised through the IICMS and relevant professional society websites in Ireland and the UK. Closing date for receipt of applications will be three weeks after the advertisement date. Interviews to be held two weeks after the closing date. Successful person will take up their post one month after selection with a planned start date of September to October. The interview board will consist of one Cardiac, Respiratory, Neurology and Vascular Physiology Scientist from or nominated by the executive committee, plus an external person from DIT. The interviews will take place in the DIT or in a venue such as a hotel. Interview process to be co coordinated by the Chair of the IICMS, Paul Nolan

Governance

§  The IICMS committee will work with the CPD Officer and specifically to advise on, sign off and oversee the programme of CPD events to be delivered each year. This committee will have at least one representative from each discipline.  It would also be expected that the CPD Officer would work with the individual professional bodies at their request

If you are interested in applying for this post please follow the link to our career opportunities page.

Three year full-time/temporary post working 35 hours per week.

The Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science has been allocated funding for the provision of a full-time Continuous Professional Development Officer, who will work across all disciplines of Clinical Measurement Science (Cardiology, Respiratory, Neurophysiology, Vascular & GI Function).

Read all about the position advertisement and job description here...
 

Temporary Post - 17.50 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office;

Possess the Certificate of Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement at the College of Technology, Kevin Street or BSc in Clinical Measurement from DIT, Kevin Street or equivalent.
 

The Hermitage Medical Clinic’s Cardiology Department is a busy vibrant department which services a large outpatient service, Emergency department and inpatient basis.
 

Vacancy Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London WC1N 3JH.

Advanced & Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) – Band 6/7.
Access the full job advertisement details including Job Description, Requirements, Role, Responsibilities etc., - contact HERE.

Vacancy Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London WC1N 3JH.

Advanced & Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) – Band 6/7.
Access the full job advertisement details including Job Description, Requirements, Role, Responsibilities etc., - contact HERE.

GI Function Unit
GEMS Directorate
PARTIME BASIC GRADE 
Clinical Measurement Scientist (Gastro-Intestinal )
2 Day week (Thursday & Friday)