Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2016
468. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment process relative to the appointment of a specialist oncologist for sarcoma patients; if the post was advertised publicly; the reason the wording of the advertisement did not include that experience in treating and researching this rare cancer was essential; and his views on the matter. [36247/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new permanent post of consultant medical oncologist with a special interest in sarcoma is currently being recruited for St. Vincent's University Hospital. This is an open recruitment campaign and the post has been advertised online and in the media. The job description for this position makes it clear that the post will provide a specialist service for sarcoma patients and this will be a focus during the recruitment process. The closing date for applications is 27 November 2016.
