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Applications are now invited for the following position: Psychiatric SHO/Registrar

St Patrick's Mental Health Services is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a fixed term Psychiatric SHO/Registrars vacancy that we currently have available, for the remainder of the March 2025 – July 2025 rotation.

Successful applicants will: Have completed undergraduate medical trainingBe registered or be eligible for registration with the Irish Medical CouncilBe eligible to work in the Irish Health Service as a doctor from date of commencementHave previous experience working in the Irish Health Care SystemIdeally have previous experience in Psychiatry, as well as additional relevant qualifications
In the event of appointment, the successful candidate will join an existing Consultant led team.
Excellent training, support and exposure to a varied caseload will be provided.
Any appointee may be required to work at St Patrick's University Hospital but may also be required to work at the premises of any of the facilities administered by St Patrick's Mental Health Services.
This includes St Patrick's Hospital Lucan and the Dean Clinics.

Informal Enquiries only to: Dr.
Olivia Gibbons, Consultant Psychiatrist
Email: ******

Or Dr.
Gary Cooney, Consultant Psychiatrist
Email: ******

(APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THESE EMAIL ADDRESSES)

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Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae should be uploaded as one document by Sunday, 2nd March 2025.
Panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice.
We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice. Job Description About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.

We now employ over 700 staff across our services.
We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission.
We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work.
We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.

The role Registrar in Adult Psychiatry 1.0WTE Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
The main purpose of this position is to provide a service as a Psychiatric Registrar as agreed with the Medical Director.

The Psychiatric Registrar will report to the Medical Director or designate, including supervising Consultant Psychiatrist.

The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location
This position is located at St Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patricks Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics.

ResponsibilitiesAdmitting or becoming familiar with admissions details and previous clinical information of all service users under your care.Implementing a treatment plan in conjunction with your consultant and MDT members.
Detailed documentation of this.Conducting investigations and taking initiative to monitor treatments (such as Lithium) commenced in hospital.Ensuring accurate and clear prescribing of treatments for in- and out-patients.Compilation of detailed and clear entries to admission documentation and continuous service user records.Initiating referrals to and liaising with other MDT members and programme co-ordinators.Collaborating with nursing staff regarding service user progress and implementation of the detail of the treatment plan.Obtaining collateral history from family and significant others.Monitoring progress of service users on leave and communicating rationale and details of treatment plan including discharge arrangements.Attending to all on-call commitments and making timely and clearly communicated swaps where necessary.Communicating with outpatients and participating in pre-arranged outpatient clinics.Preparation of discharge summaries – both initial and more detailed – and prompt imparting of this information to GP's or primary referrers.Participating in all educational activities, particularly the Friday teaching programme (Lunch provided).Early arrangement and co-ordination of holiday and study leave in conjunction with own team members and between cross covering teams.Participating in Admissions rota and conducting timely and clearly communicated swaps where necessary.Participation in case conferences, presenting cases according to the weekly academic meeting timetable.This Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties.
The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. Person specification Candidates must: Qualifications and/or experienceHave completed undergraduate medical trainingBe registered or be eligible for registration with the Irish Medical CouncilBe eligible to work in the Irish Health Service as a doctor from date of commencementHave previous experience working in the Irish Health Care SystemIdeally (but not essential) have previous experience in PsychiatryHold additional relevant qualifications are desirableProfessional KnowledgeHave a basic knowledge of psychiatry & psychological processesPossess a working knowledge of Irish Health Service, psychiatry service and psychiatry trainingHave evidence of interest in career in psychiatry & commitment to the same Competencies/ SkillsBe motivated, enthusiastic and interestedFollow a code of practice and maintain professional boundariesBe aware of the rights of service usersDemonstrate willingness to take or seek instruction where appropriate, and willingness to learnPossess excellent communication skills and inter-personal skills in interactions with service users, carers, and other disciplinesBe conscientious and of good characterHave a proven ability to keep appropriate records and to liaise appropriately with other staff in the Hospital as required Terms and Conditions Tenure: 1.0WTE Full time, Fixed Term contract and pensionable.

Working Week: The standard working week applying to this post is 39 hours per week Monday – Friday.

Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position is 32 calendar days, pro rata.

Pension: Registrars have the option of setting up a PRSA.

Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder's 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.
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