SHO/registrar, Psychiatry

SHO/Registrar: Psychiatry – Fixed Term

This position is designed specifically for a post membership or partial membership psychiatric trainee who wishes to pursue a career in Adult or Old Age psychiatry or neuropsychiatry. The SHO/Registrar will have responsibilities for the Clinical care of general adult or later life Inpatients and Outpatients within St John of God Hospital.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that your duties responsibilities and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritises the safety and well-being of all patients at all times.
• You will be involved in the treatment and provision of services to patients in both inpatient and outpatient work within the Hospital.
• Fully assess all patients on admission and/or their discharge as required and write detailed reports in the Case Notes/Mental Health Information Systems (MHIS).
• Communicate effectively with Patients, Families, Multi-Disciplinary Team members and other staff members as appropriate.
• Participate in and deliver a quality health care service to all patients that are in the service.
• You will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.
• Actively participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of medical care to patients.
• Diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate and monitor treatment of all patients.

Essential Criteria

• Currently registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
• Relevant Clinical Experience (relevant post qualification experience & training)
• Must possess the qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to undertake the duties and fulfil the responsibilities of the post to the required standard
• Excellent communication skills - IELTS/OET if required
• Complete up to date Curriculum Vitae with details of employment for the past 4 years

A copy of the Job Description is available by contacting Rossa Gallagher at rossa.gallagher@sjog.ie

To apply please forward full curriculum vitae and covering letter to:

Rossa Gallagher

HR Department

Saint John of God Hospital

Stillorgan

Co. Dublin

Email: rossa.gallagher@sjog.ie

Closing Date: 18th Feb 2025