HSE Consultant Psychiatrist Substance Misuse Psychiatry in Munster Region - Republic of Ireland on a fixed term / permanent basis; working for our client via Workplace Doctors

*** Must have IMC (Specialist Division) Registration (Irish Medical Council) - Essential
*** Location: Republic of Ireland – Munster Region (Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford)
***Speciality: Psychiatry:  Substance Misuse Psychiatrist

*** Role: Consultant (6+ years post graduate experience)

*** Duration: 12 months (FREE visa & work permit + relocation package offered)

*** Start date: ASAP

***IELTS Score of 7.0 Overall (minimum) – Essential

***Exact location details provided on application

*** Pay rate: €217,235 to €261,051 Euro’s (dependent on experience) basic salary (allowances paid extra)

Irish Teaching Hospitals and Medical Universities receive great international acclaim & recognition throughout the world, doctors with experience and training in Ireland typically enjoy great success in terms of professional career development & job satisfaction.

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in / Substance Misuse / Addictions Psychiatry to cover the areas of Munster (Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford)

The appointee will provide specific treatment, governance and mentorship to community drug and alcohol teams and liaison teams in substance misuse. The post holder will also have admission rights to the ward – a dedicated in-patient detoxification unit based at the University Hospital.

The appointee will specifically oversee drug services in the region and both drug and alcohol services and shared care in munster, liaison services – an 18-bedded specialist facility based within the Salvation Army offering a community based detoxification programme for homeless individuals with a substance misuse disorder.

The University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.

Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with local University’s School of Medicine will be expected.

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Please note that full IMC registration and license to practice is an essential for this role. If you do not currently have IMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of your IMC application.

Candidates without IMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered- as per hospital requirements.

Additional Information

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for the Republic of Ireland. The basic salary range for this post is euros €217,235 to €261,051 Euro’s per annum plus a further euro 26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards.

Specific Duties

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for adults with substance misuse disorders living in the catchment area of Munster.  The post holder will provide medical input to patients requiring Tier 3 and 4 interventions. 

The Consultant will take the clinical lead and be a reference point for the multi-disciplinary teams taking an active part in ensuring that assessment, treatment and review procedures are consistent and of high quality. The Consultant will undertake clinical duties including

·       Assessment and treatment of individuals with a substance misuse disorder and comorbid psychiatric and physical health problems

·       Psychiatric reviews

·       Liaison with local treatment services and partners

·       Attending team meetings

·       Clinical supervision of junior doctors, clinical staff and medical students

·       Clinical audit

·       Continuing professional development

Supporting Professional Activities

·       The post holder will be expected to take part in Clinical Governance activities and participate in the hospitals Appraisal process.

·       The post holder will be expected to provide Specialist Training for Trainees of the Deanery Training Programme for Psychiatry.

·       The post holder will contribute to the Substance Misuse Management Board and Clinical Review Board. 

·       The post holder will provide training and supervision to the GPs with Special Interest and to non-medical prescribers working within the Team.

·       The post holder will be expected to take part in the management process and give clinical advice to the hospital and partnership agencies delivering care to people within the catchment area. 

·       The post holder will have the opportunity to take undergraduate/teaching placements. Research opportunities will be available.

·       The post holder will be required to participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive.  Support for study leave and other professional leave will be provided in accordance with the University Health Board policy.

·       The post holder will be required to participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance and in revalidation process.

·       The successful applicant will be working within the framework of the HSE Mental Health Measure Legislation.

·       Domiciliary consultations - as appropriate to Munster residents in accordance with the Health Board Policy.

·       The successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 24 rota to cover Munster in-patient and community settings. The Consultant on-call is responsible for providing clinical leadership when on-call and work closely with the shift co-ordinator. There will be junior on-call doctor at any one time supporting the out of hours team and the Consultant on-call is expected to provide supervision and support for the junior on-call doctor.

·       The post holder will be required to cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave.

Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board (e.g. Prison Service, PTSD clinics, other specialist clinics). Agreement of any special interest clinics will be part of the planning process and there will be an assurance that the doctor has adequate competencies (or will be adequately trained) to be able to carry out the extra duties.

Teaching Commitments

·       regular commitments to ward based teaching of undergraduates.

·       participation in the lecture programmes for 2^nd and 4^th & 5^th year medical students.

·       teaching of other groups as required including other specialty juniors and specialist nurses.

Job Plan

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the Operational Medical Director and Lead Vascular Surgery Consultant, on behalf of the Trust’s Medical Director, based on the provisional timetable. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

It will be reviewed at 3 months & thereafter annually or at any time, but no less than 3 months after a previous review, as requested by the appointee, Operational Medical Director or Clinical Lead & adjusted accordingly to the agreement of both parties.

The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of annual review and will form a composite

part of the Job plan which will be agreed between the post holder and the Chief Executive or a nominated

deputy.

Notes:

The notional split of DCC/SPA time will be subject to Job Plan Review and agreement.  If sufficient outcomes

from SPA time cannot be evidenced, one SPA session may be reallocated as a DCC session by agreement.

Direct clinical care covers:-

• Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call)
• Operating sessions including pre and post-operative care
• Ward rounds
• Outpatient clinics
• Clinical diagnostic work
• Other patient treatment
• Public health duties
• Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
• Administration directly related to patient care e.g. referrals, notes etc.

Supporting professional activities covers:-

• Training
• Continuing professional development
• Teaching
• Audit
• Job planning
• Appraisal
• Research
• Clinical management
• Local clinical governance activities

Standard Duties and responsibilities

a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan  and in line with policies as specified by the Employer.

b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.

c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.

d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure 

e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan.

f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures.

g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.

h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training.

i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.

j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. 

k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.

l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery

Essential Requirements

This post is open to doctors who hold Registration as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Registrar of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Psychiatry:  Substance Misuse

Office Accommodation

The post holder will undertake administrative work associated with their clinical and other professional duties.  Adequate time and facilities for clinical administration, including appropriate office space, secretarial support and access to a personal computer, software & internet access, will be available.

Service Provision and Cover during Absences

The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service allowing for appropriate delegation for the training of his/her staff.

He/she must be available by telephone and able to attend the hospital in a timely fashion when on-call (40 minutes journey time).

Consultant staff must ensure that services are covered during his/her planned absences. Where fixed commitments need to be cancelled during planned absences appropriate notice (8 weeks) must be given. Absences must be co-ordinated with other consultant staff in the specialty to ensure senior cover is always available.

Management Responsibility

All Consultants are required to attend the monthly Directorate Meetings. Post holders will be expected to share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate. As part of the Consultant Team, the consultant  will offer mentoring support and lead the existing clinical team through; joint clinics, one-to-one support, individual case management and complex cases, identifying development needs and suggesting CPD (Continuous Professional Development) opportunities and responding to clinical enquiries via e-mail and telephone.

If you are interested in working in growing your career and increasing your income, then talk to our healthcare team today. If you can fill the above requirements, we will give you the following benefits:

*** Visa & Work Permit for FREE!

*** Guidance, Training & Career Development

*** Dedicated & Supportive team- Consultant available when you need.

*** Excellent Basic Pay, Overtime paid for extra hours
***Assistance provided with relocation

We look forward to helping you progress your career and find you the ideal position.

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The hospital welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion- essentially the applicant must meet the criteria mentioned above

Call us today on +44 (0) 1234 889213 to discuss this vacancy or email your CV to info@workplacedoctors.co.uk  or apply online today (see below).

***Please note due to the high number of applications, we do answer every application in turn.***