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Job Description
Consultant Adult Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry
As a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry, you will provide high-quality mental health care for older people with severe and enduring mental health problems, both inpatient and outpatient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality mental health care for older people with severe and enduring mental health problems, both inpatient and outpatient.
- Work closely with other teams and Consultants to ensure coherent and high-quality mental health care for older people with severe and enduring mental health problems within the Cork/Kerry area.
- Teach, manage, coach, and engage in the practice and education of medical students, medical staff, and other allied health professionals as appropriate.
About the Role:
This is a 12-24 month contract with a view to go permanent, offering a unique opportunity to work in a community-orientated service, providing specialist mental health services to people over sixty-five who are coming to the service for the first time.
Why Consider a Medical Consultant Position in Ireland?
- Excellent Healthcare System: Ireland boasts a robust healthcare system with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to patient care.
- Work-Life Balance: Ireland offers an exceptional work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your career and personal life to the fullest.
- Competitive Compensation: This hospital group offers competitive salary packages and benefits, ensuring your financial well-being.
- Diverse Patient Population: Working in Ireland will provide you with the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population, enhancing your clinical skills.
- Professional Development: Ireland's healthcare institutions prioritize professional development and offer opportunities for ongoing training and education.
What's on Offer?
- Basic Salary scale between €217,325- €261,051 in accordance with the HSE 2023 Consultant contract.
- Full comprehensive relocation package on offer.
- Additional remuneration for on-call duties and overtime as applicable.
- Highly flexible contract that enables consultants opportunity for a variety of different work patterns.
- Up to €12,000 CME and €8,000 research grant.
- 30 days annual leave.
- 10 public holidays.
Essential Criteria:
- Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council or eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- 5 - 10 years' relevant experience post-graduation.
- Possesses a detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant specialist domain: Old Age Psychiatry.
Location:
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, located in the Southern Region and is known as the food capital of Ireland.