Consultant Psychiatrist

Job title:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Company:

Sanctuary Personnel

Job description

Job Advertisement: Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time. 37 hours per week, with an on-call commitment
Salary: €214,113 – €257,193 per annum (competitive)Sanctuary Personnel is inviting applications for a permanent, full-time Consultant Psychiatrist position with our client. They are looking for candidates with experience in General Adult Psychiatry, Later Life Psychiatry, or Neuropsychiatry.About Our Client:They provide a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Diseases, as well as early-onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. Their facility is unique in Ireland for its high level of specialised care for Huntington’s disease, and they also offer specialist palliative care for individuals with mental health needs. Their therapeutic environment focuses on recovery-oriented clinical practices and evidence-based interventions, aiming to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and quality of life. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.They have a 123-bed in-patient mental health service registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Their ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of every individual who comes through their doors. Their team comprises over 200 members committed to delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace, valuing employee wellbeing and promoting a healthy work-life balance.Role Summary:As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead a multi-disciplinary clinical team, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are planned, delivered, and evaluated. You will have overall responsibility for:

• Providing psychiatric services to patients and residents.
• Supporting the development of Clinical Governance and implementing strategic and operational plans.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Delivering efficient, effective, and economic clinical services within a defined budget.
• Providing teaching, research, and academic support in collaboration with educational facilities.

Roles and Responsibilities:Clinical, Leadership & Operational:

• Participate in development and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director to support operational and strategic plans.
• Advise on clinical priorities and participate in strategic development discussions.
• Ensure delivery of positive patient and resident outcomes.
• Manage clinical team members and liaise with colleagues to ensure coordinated activities.
• Develop innovative ways of delivering clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and Mental Health Commission requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with external partners, including Health Service Executive, Private Health Insurers, and Academic Institutions.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of statutory information requirements.
• Facilitate maintenance of professional clinical competence and foster an inclusive working style.
• Participate in performance management and maintain the highest standards of clinical effectiveness.
• Lead on Quality Improvement, Audits, and Service Evaluations.
• Maintain a patient-safety focus and ensure professional competence and development.

Teaching, Learning & Research:

• Assist with collaborative teaching and training programmes.
• Promote research activity and teaching in accordance with company strategy.

Person Specification:

• Full registration in the Specialist Register (Psychiatrist) of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland or entitlement to be so registered.
• Registered as a general adult psychiatrist with a sub-specialised interest in either Psychiatry of Later Life or Neuropsychiatry desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and develop clinical services.
• Solid clinical experience and strong knowledge of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to teach, manage, and support the education of medical students and staff.
• Knowledge and experience of health, safety, and statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organisation.
• Ability to deliver core contracted hours and undertake on call as a member of a rota.

Their Benefits Include:

• Family-friendly working arrangements
• Contributory pension
• Career development
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Further education supports
• Onsite library and research facility
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:21:06 GMT

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