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Royal City of Dublin Hospital Trust Chair of Cardiology School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin and St. James’s Hospital Dublin Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin www.tcd.ie 1
Post Specification Post Titles: Royal City of Dublin Hospital Trust Chair of Cardiology Post Status: Permanent appointment Discipline/ Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Faculty: Location: St. James’s Hospital Dublin and School of Medicine, TBSI, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of School of Medicine and CEO, St. James’s Hospital Salary: Type B basis under the Consultant’s Contract 2008 on the Health Service Executive salary scale Hours of Work: The initial commitment for this post will be 19.5 hours per week to St. James’s Hospital and 19.5 hours per week to Trinity College Dublin. This post may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the reorganization of acute services in line with new clinical models of acute and community services. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 27th August 2020 The successful applicant will be expected to take up post during the 2020/2021 academic year or as soon as possible thereafter. Please note that Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post. 2
Post Background College Dublin. It resides under the governance structures of TCD within the Discipline of Medicine, with Professor Joe Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, and Keane as the current head of Discipline. It is a partnership St. James’s Hospital seek to appoint a Professor of between the College and its two main teaching hospitals, Cardiology (2019)/Consultant Cardiologist. The post Tallaght University Hospital and St. James’s Hospital, will be based at St. James’s Hospital and Trinity College Dublin. The Institute is one of a number of joint initiatives Dublin. This post will be located in the Discipline of Clinical being undertaken by the founding institutions to develop Medicine, St. James’s Hospital, reporting to the Head of their research capability in areas where they have significant Discipline and the Head of School of Medicine. academic and clinical strengths. The ICVS was opened by the Minister for Health at the time, Dr Leo Varadkar in 2013 The Vision at the St. James’s site. Cardiovascular disease is the biggest cause of death in The ICVS at St. James’s/TCD is ideally placed in a University Ireland. St. James’s Hospital Cardiology is the largest unit setting, but off the corridor of the busiest clinical cardiology in the country, with Primary PCI remit on call for 1.2 million unit in Ireland. There is a strong interventional, structural citizens, a valve programme which pioneered the first public and imaging clinical faculty. New imaging techniques hospital TAVI service, a large heart failure unit, state of the (CT, MRI and optical coherence tomography) can be used art Cardiac MRI/CT and nuclear imaging, and on-site cardiac to optimize new designs, tease out clinical problems surgery. The Institute of Cardiovascular Science (ICVS) was for patients and allow for collaborative international set up in 2006 under the guidance of the late Professor development for the safe and effective creation of new Michael Walsh, TCD/St. James’s under the aegis of Trinity cardiovascular therapies. 3
Collaboration and Networking: vascular disease. Approximately 1/3 of the proposed activity of CAMI was dedicated to cardiology research. 1. Locally with the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute Research interests include cardiomyopathies, ischaemia, (TTMI). TTMI, formerly the Institute of Molecular effects of HIV and various drugs on the heart, and Medicine has been at the forefront of Irish molecular sudden cardiac death pathologies. research and development since its foundation in 2001 by Professor Dermot Kelleher, and through its facilities 4. The Trinity Centre for Bioengineering is a dynamic and expertise, cardiology bench research has matured and innovating cross-link between the University and over the last decade. A 4,000m2 multi-disciplinary new device technology. Device development, valve research Institute, TTMI houses core facilities in bio- design and stent innovation can be implemented in a banking, immunology, high level genomics, functional colloborative fashion with the TCB and we anticipate genomic, proteomic and high content screening intense feed-on to the TCB after bench development in capacity. TTMI is a partner in the RNAi Global Initiative new generation design so crucial to the long tern safety in collaboration with Dharmacon Therapeutics. The and efficacy of cardiovascular innovation. Institute has a full siRNA genomic library with capacity 5. The Centre for Successful Ageing under the aegis of for advanced screening technologies. CV therapeutics Professor Rose Anne Kenny has established TCD as a are been increasingly seen as needing molecular prime location for population based Cardiovadcular signatures with SNP panels to guide therapeutic research. The new CSA Building opened in 2015 and is response to antiplatelet agents post stenting. The contuguous and linked to the Institite for Cardiovascular in-house concentration of molecular techniques and Science. The synergies of research focus are clear and ambitious education programmes has fostered a highly the technolgical edge provided by the ICVS and the productive atmosphere for PhD students, MD students successful cabndidate to may seek to work with the and post-doctoral molecular and genetic research. ground up community based infrastrucure of the CSA. 2. The Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAMI) opened in 6. The newly developed National Cardiovascular and 2008. The remit of the centre is to carry out cutting-edge Stroke Research Network, (NCSRN) at the Irish Heart research in Cardiac, Oncology and Neuropsychiatry Foundation seeks to create a national level collaborative Imaging. Research focuses on 3 broad areas; high shopfront for CV Research and the appointment of a resolution structural imaging, functional imaging, and senior international level clinical trialist would provide a disease response. The centre houses a 3-T MRI research nidus for such activity. system which offers unrivalled spatial and temporal resolution for detection and assessment of severity of 4
Programme of Work • Modern undergraduate curriculum in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences. Outputs (1 year) • Maximising health systems value. • Restructure of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science. – Efficient use of resources etc. • Initiation of PhD Programme. – High-value research and services. • Renewal of undergraduate teaching programme in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science. Benchmarks • Submission of grant proposals. • National and international research activity and grant funding and philanthropic funding support. Outcomes (3 years) • Development of cadre of academic clinicians working in • Successful Grant awards. cardiology. • Structured laboratory/Imaging Centre/Device innovation • Vibrant modern undergraduate curriculum. programme/Prevention strategy as per candidate subspecialty. • Incorporation of cardiovascular focus into undergraduate/ postgraduate/professional education in Faculty of Health • Revised undergraduate curriculum in Cardiology and Sciences. Cardiovascular Sciences. • PhD recruitment and initial output. Influence (5 years) Further Information Informal enquiries about this post should be made to • National and International profile for TCD as leader in Professor Joseph Keane, Professor of Medicine at Cardiovascular Research. jkeane@stjames.ie or Professor Michael Gill, • National and International cross-disciplinary network Head of School at mgill@tcd.ie addressing cardiovascular science and innovation. • Improved health equity – societal benefits. 5
Professorship at Trinity College Dublin research degree (PhD or equivalent) and will have a track record of publications, grant funding and supervision of Professorship is the highest academic post within the research students. College. The holder of a Professorship plays a central leadership role in the development of the relevant discipline The appointee will be able to avail of an outstanding and represents it at a senior level inside and outside the environment for research and scholarly endeavour and will College. The qualifications for appointment to such a be expected to engage with new research initiatives within position are as follows: high academic distinction with the the School of Medicine. They will have access to state-of-the- capacity to provide leadership in the development of the art facilities and resources such as the Trinity Translational subject and in the promotion of teaching and research; Medicine Institute (TTMI), Trinity Biomedical Sciences capacity to represent effectively the discipline inside and Institute (TBSI) and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience outside the College; capacity to act as Head of an academic (TCIN). Unit/Discipline. Standard Duties and Responsibilities Person Specification of the Post Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a higher research Clinical: degree (PhD or equivalent) and will have a track record of The successful candidate will lead the development of the publications, grant funding and supervision of research Cardiology service and academic programme in students. The candidate must be eligible to be registered St. James’s Hospital/Trinity College Dublin, in line with to the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council in the Hospital and Trinity College Strategy. specialty of Cardiology. Teaching: The successful applicant will have a distinguished reputation Knowledge & Experience in research and advocacy in Cardiology. They will be Essential: expected to provide leadership in both undergraduate and • Experience as consultant level Cardiologist. postgraduate teaching on cardiovascular science in the School of Medicine and the Faculty for Health Sciences. The • Experience in research grant writing and scientific post-holder will contribute to curriculum development and publication. teaching within the Department of Clinical Medicine, TCD. • Experience in teaching and supervision at undergraduate Particular focus in the initial period will be on revising the and postgraduate level. curriculum in Clinical Medicine to address educational needs • Knowledge and experience in clinical care, research and and on equipping medical students at an early time point advocacy for cardiology and cardiovascular science. in knowledge, skills and attitudes to address cardiovascular science. Desirable: • Experience in innovation and change management. Research: • Demonstrable experience of leadership in advancing This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop and gender equality. lead a research group in cardiology and cardiovascular sciences. The successful candidate will have a higher 6
St. James’s Hospital: Organisation Profile St. James’s Hospital: Cardiology service Over a period of three centuries, St. James’s Hospital, Since its inception the Cardiology department at Dublin, has evolved to become the largest academic and St. James’s Hospital (SJH) has developed into a leading Irish acute teaching hospital in the Republic of Ireland. It has cardiology centre that influences policy and practice by way exceptional resources including 1,000 beds, around 4,000 of innovation and example. The Cardiology department staff and an annual turnover of circa €450m. It also enjoys demonstrates excellence in the treatment and prevention strong linkages and a formal affiliation to Ireland’s highest of the acute and chronic sequelae of cardiovascular disease ranked university; Trinity College Dublin. across clinical, educational and research streams at local and national levels. St. James’s profile is not related purely to scale however; the visibility of its services and expertise is recognised at national This excellence has prevailed and grown from the first level. It provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and major infrastructural expansion initiative in 1989 with the treatment services, many with a regional and national installation of two cardiac catheterisation laboratories and patient base. Occupying a prominent position in the public the opening of the current coronary care unit, to the opening eye, it places a high emphasis on innovation, quality and of the Keith Shaw cardio thoracic surgery unit in 1999 and on excellence of delivery. to the current day. The recent (2015) opening of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science, an academic centre supported Clinical and corporate directorates are the organisational by the Royal City of Dublin Hospital offers the physical space structures of choice for St. James’s and serve as the and infrastructure to accommodate researchers to build on architectural framework upon which core services of the culture of academic industry and achievement nurtured the hospital are planned and delivered. It is a system over decades of clinical and scientific research conducted in which engenders an ongoing culture of collaboration and partnership with Trinity College Dublin, The Royal College partnership within a multidisciplinary team approach to of Surgeons, and with collaborators from the pharma and patient care and therefore provides excellent and diverse device industries. The next phase in the development in career opportunities for health professionals. this institute is the establishment of a Professorial Unit in St. James’s success is a reflection of a continuous and Cardiovascular medicine with Trinity to lead the growth of uncompromising emphasis on quality, innovation and academic excellence. patient-centred care through dedicated and exceptional This development will be key to realising and growing people. It has a proven track record in its commitment to the potential of the critical mass of progressive, energetic excellence in clinical care which is a core value at St. James’s and adaptable health care professionals who currently Hospital. provide services, to maintaining and continuing to improve Central to realising its vision and values, is its committed high standards of care and education, and to achieving staff. Their drive, passion and dedication to the hospital and recognition as an international centre of excellence. its patients are second to none. The hospital believes that At hospital level several major capital projects are currently quality and safety are enabled by front-line teams working ongoing or have recently been completed at SJH including seamlessly together to provide the best possible care for the development of the National Paediatrics Hospital (NPH), every patient, every time. The Wellcome - HRB Clinical Research Facility at St. James’s The co-location of the National Children’s Hospital on Hospital (CRF), and Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing the St. James’s Hospital site coupled with plans for (MISA). The development of the Trinity St. James Cancer maternity services and the hospital’s own ambitious capital Centre is now well underway, to be located on the campus. development programme, will position the campus at the The SJH service structure is also undergoing significant forefront of healthcare delivery nationally and internationally reorganisation, shifting from clinical units to programmes long into the future. which draw multidisciplinary experience around key St. James’s healthcare campus will soon extend a range of areas. These key clinical areas align with the pillars of services to support the needs of its patients from infancy to science supported by Trinity College on campus, the main old age. There will be enormous scope for clinical innovation, pillars being Cardiovascular Health, Cancer, Ageing, and job creation, economic and business opportunities with Inflammation. integration of diverse specialties and expertise. 7
School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin • Occupational Therapy http://www.tcd.ie/medicine/ occupational-therapy/ The School of Medicine is recognised as one of the world’s undergraduate/ top medical schools; 89th in the QS ranking, 2019 and 1st • Radiation Therapy in Ireland. The School operates across multiple sites, both http://www.tcd.ie/medicine/ radiation-therapy/ within the College and adjacent, in addition to several major clinical campuses including St. James’s Hospital and • Human Nutrition & Dietetics Tallaght University Hospital, delivering multidisciplinary http://www.tcd.ie/ medicine/nutrition-dietetics/ education across all levels of healthcare and carrying out undergraduate/ world-class research. The main School Office is located in • Human Health and Disease the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute. The School has http://www.tcd.ie/medicine/physiology/undergraduate/ approximately 1000 staff (employed/affiliated) within 24 human_health_disease/ Disciplines/Academic Units, 1500 undergraduate students and 500 registered postgraduate students, with a wide range The School is an international leader in postgraduate of additional formal linkages to key College and external education and provides a vibrant environment for Centres/Institutes. postgraduate study. The School offers over 20 taught MSc/ Diploma programmes spanning a broad spectrum of The mission of the School of Medicine at Trinity College is medical and scientific disciplines, and research students to facilitate and provide medical education to the highest work towards the degrees of PhD, MSc, MD or MCh. Over international standards; to train clinicians who are equipped the past years, the School of Medicine has consistently to fulfil their professional roles in a caring, competent and maintained its position as a leading Research School in patient centred manner; to produce individuals, who through Trinity. This outstanding achievement has been possible critical thinking and outstanding professional and ethical through adherence to a focused approach to research in the standards, will become leaders in their field of practice. The biomedical sciences. School aims to be a leading research-intensive institution that fosters life-long learning in its graduates in preparation The following research fields have been developing as the for postgraduate training. It aims to integrate its educational areas of particular emphasis: obligations with other missions for high-quality patient • Immunology and Infection care, research excellence and new knowledge generation. • Molecular Medicine The School embraces an ethos of social responsibility, • Ageing accountability, public service and community involvement, • Neuroscience and is dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the • Cancer wider community by training doctors to practice medicine • Population Health with integrity, and a deep understanding of the impact of • Clinical Research and Trials psycho-social influences and inequity on health and disease. The School recently established the Trinity Translational The School currently offers the following undergraduate Medicine Institute (TTMI), which incorporates the Institute degree courses: of Molecular Medicine, the Sir Patrick Dun laboratories, • Medicine and consolidates research with the Mercers Institute for http://www.tcd.ie/medicine/ug-med/ Successful Ageing, the Centre for Advanced Medical Imaging and the Wellcome Trust/HRB Clinical Research Facility at • Physiotherapy St. James’s Hospital. The aim of TTMI is to consolidate http://www.tcd.ie/medicine/physiotherapy/ patient orientated research across Trinity College and undergraduate/ its affiliated hospitals creating a viable process, based on international best practice, for delivering basic to translational biomedical research. 8
APPLICATION INFORMATION Applications will only be accepted via our e-recruitment system at http://jobs.tcd.ie Applicants must provide the following information when applying for this position: 1. Cover letter (1 x A4 pages maximum). 2. Comprehensive curriculum vitae including full data on publications. 3. Names and contact details (i.e., addresses and e-mail) of three referees who will be in a position to provide references. 4. Research statement (2 x A4 pages maximum). 5. Teaching statement (2 x A4 pages maximum). 6. A statement of the candidate’s vision for their contribution in a leadership role in the School of Medicine (1 X A4 pages maximum). PLEASE NOTE: • Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage. • Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation. Further Information for Applicants • URL Link to Trinity College Dublin: https://www.tcd.ie • URL Link to School of Medicine: https://www.tcd.ie/medicine/ • URL Link to Human Resources: https://www.tcd.ie/hr/ 9
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 108th in Trinity is the top-ranked European university for producing the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). Founded in entrepreneurs for the past five successive years and Europe’s 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for only representative in the world’s top-50 universities excellence in education, research and innovation. (Pitchbook Universities Report). Located on an iconic campus in the heart of Dublin’s city Trinity is home to the famous Old Library and to the historic centre, Trinity has 18,000 undergraduate and postgraduate Book of Kells as well as other internationally significant students across our three faculties – Arts, Humanities, and holdings in manuscripts, maps and early printed material. Social Sciences; Engineering, Mathematics and Science; and The Trinity Library is a legal deposit library, granting the Health Sciences. University the right to claim a copy of every book published in Ireland and the UK. At present, the Library’s holdings span Trinity is ranked as the 17th most international university in approximately 6.5 million printed items, 400,000 e-books and the world (Times Higher Education Rankings 2020) and has 150,000 e-journals. students and staff from over 120 countries. With over 120,000 alumni, Trinity’s tradition of independent The pursuit of excellence through research and scholarship intellectual inquiry has produced some of the world’s finest, is at the heart of a Trinity education, and our researchers most original minds including the writers Oscar Wilde and have an outstanding publication record and strong record Samuel Beckett (Nobel laureates), the mathematician of grant success. Trinity has developed 19 broad-based William Rowan Hamilton and the physicist, Ernest Walton multidisciplinary research themes that cut across disciplines (Nobel laureate), the political thinker Edmund Burke, and and facilitate world-leading research and collaboration within the former President of Ireland Mary Robinson. This tradition the University and with colleagues around the world. Trinity finds expression today in a campus culture of scholarship, is also home to 5 leading flagship research institutes: innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and dedication to n Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) societal reform. n Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN) Rankings n Trinity Translational Medical Institute (TTMI) Trinity is the top ranked university in Ireland and ranked 108th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). n Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Trinity ranks in the top 50 in the world on 4 subjects and in Research Institute (TLRH) the top 100 in 18 subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020). n Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) Full details are available at: www.tcd.ie/research/about/rankings 10
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