Job Description
Applications are now invited for the following position: Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a Special Interest in Addictions, SPMHS (Full-Time, Permanent contract) Applicants must: Have full registration with the Medical Councils General Register of Medical Practitioners and are a member, or are eligible to be a member, of the Medical Councils Specialist Register in Psychiatry Possess the MRCPsych, MCPsychI, or an equivalent qualification Have at least seven years satisfactory experience (after primary medical qualification) in the practice of the medical profession, of which not less than five have been devoted to psychiatry For further information and/or informal enquiries, please contact: Professor Paul Fearon, Medical Director, SPMHS on Tel: or email: (expressions of interest must not be made to this email address). Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irishjobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as irishjobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patricks website in the career vacancies section A letter of application and Curriculum Vitae should be uploaded as one document by Sunday, 13th October 2024. Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer. Job Description Job Title: Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a SpecialInterest in Addictions(1.0WTE Full time, Permanent) Reporting to: Medical Director Place of Work: St Patricks University Hospital, Jamess Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patricks Hospital, Lucan, the Dean Clinics, and other services operated by St Patricks Mental Health Services. Main Purpose: To provide specialist service to patients of St Patricks Mental Health Services as directed by the Medical Director. Hours of Work: 37 hours Duties (High Overview): To treat inpatients, homecare, day care and outpatients To develop an appropriate and agreed sub-speciality interest To work within a multi-disciplinary team environment To engage in the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates This overview of duties is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed will be required to agree a practice plan with the Medical Director, and to perform such duties, as appropriate, which may be assigned to them from time to time to contribute to the development of the position and to meet the needs of the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a Special Interest in Addictions (1.0WTE Full time, Permanent) Candidates must have: Qualifications and/or experience: Have full registration with the Medical Councils General Register of Medical Practitioners and are a member, or are eligible to be a member, of the Medical Councils Specialist Register in Psychiatry Possess the M.R. MCPsychI, or an equivalent qualification Have at least seven years satisfactory experience (after primary medical qualification) in the practice of the medical profession, of which not less than five have been devoted to psychiatry Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Experience in research Experience in working in a MDT environment Experience and appreciation of working within a quality assurance environment. Competencies/Skills Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others Ability to work as part of a team Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels both within the organisation and with third parties Negotiation skills Change management Innovation Assertiveness Programme development TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a Special Interest in Addictions (1.0WTE Full time, Permanent) Tenure: 1.0WTE Full time, Permanent and pensionable. Working Week: The standard working hours applying to the post is 37 hours per week. Salary: Refer to contract. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position is 31 days per annum. Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme after successful completion of probation. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%.In respect of an internal appointment being made, the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue. Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holders performance will be subject to ongoing review. Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022. Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character: The appointee must be of good character. Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age. Please note: It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate must submit written confirmation of having successfully completed recognised training in the Mental Health Act by date of commencement. Skills: Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist