Republic of Ireland HSE Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Connacht Region 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 – Connacht Region (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal)
***Speciality: Psychiatry: Child & Adolescent 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)

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Overview

A full-time Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is required to work within and support the development of the Complex Mental Health Pathway of our client is the Connacht Region. This Pathway will support young people presenting with moderate to severe depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma and other mental health conditions. Whilst a number of pathways exist or are in development there will be flexibility and fluidity between the pathways to wrap around the young person and family to provide the type and level of care required reflecting the fact that many young people present with a number of comorbidities.

It is envisaged the 10 sessions would be worked over five days. There is the potential to develop additional areas of interest, for example, in other pathways, teaching or research. The post holder will work alongside other consultants in the pathway and the clinical service lead to support development ultimately of an Integrated Pathway involving partner agencies in Health, Education, Social Care and the Third Sector. This work will align closely with the Commissioner led 5 year Transformational Plan and their work streams looking at Early Intervention in mental health with a focus on early years, an integrated neurodevelopmental pathway, the development of a Tier 3 Service, and a reduction of usage of Hospital Services. The hospital is a dynamic compassion-focussed Service with a strong values-based approach. The hospital pride ourselves on putting patients at the centre of everything we do. Focusing on treating illness and concentrate heavily on recovery taking a person-centred approach to care. They see all our service users as individuals and experts by experience and tailor their care accordingly.

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry post working in the Complex Mental Health Pathway. The post is 10 sessions and it is envisaged the sessions would be worked over five days but flexibility is possible including evening clinics if wished. Part time applications are welcome. The successful candidate will be committed to the highest standard of clinical practice and be willing to develop strong links with colleagues in Children’s Health Services, GP’s, partners in Education, Social Services, the wider Trust, Commissioners and the 3rd Sector.

The post holder will be based at a very pleasant base near the Town Centre with good parking. The post holder is integral to the multi-disciplinary team and will provide medical and clinical leadership working closely with other Consultants and the Pathway Clinical Lead/Manager to provide strategic development to the Team. This Pathway will support young people presenting with moderate to severe depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma and other mental health conditions. Whilst a number of pathways exist or are in development there will be flexibility and fluidity between the pathways to wrap around the young person and family to provide the type and level of care required reflecting the fact that many young people present with a number of comorbidities. The final Consultant sessional commitment to the pathway is being finalised but currently we are working to approximately 4.0 WTE. The Post Holder will be primarily be responsible for delivering a quality clinical service through direct work with patients, Consultation and liaison to other professionals in the Team, MAT, Social Care, Education, General Practice, Public Health Nursing and Community Paediatrics. This supports other professionals to manage young people with Emotional and Mental health problems and is an important strategy to avoid unnecessary referral to Tier 3 CAMHS.

All new referrals are discussed in the Single point of Access though some young people may enter the Service through rapid access via the RISE Team. As one of the original pilots for CY-IAPT outcome measures, incorporating real time feedback, are now standard for the Service. The use of goal based outcomes and SPOA has led to a reduction of referrals to CAMHS, more targeted treatment with shorter length of stay in service hence we are currently the only Service in the region where referral rates are equivalent to discharge rates.

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 120,000 per annum to euros 160,893 per annum plus a further euro 26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards.

Specific Duties

·       Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or its equivalent is essential.

·       The post holder will be an Approved Clinician of the Mental Health Act. Mental health Act implementation is supported by a dedicated team of Mental Health Act administrators who ensure governance, provide support to clinicians and organise tribunals etc. The successful applicant will need to have Approved Clinician status to be able to discharge the duties of the post.

·       The post holder will provide a quality Clinical Service including community assessments and treatment of children and young people who present with serious mental disorders and complex needs in Connacht. The bulk of the clinical work will be within out-patient clinics along the Care Pathways this would be negotiated and planned as part of the post holder’s job plan.

·       The post holder will provide Medical and Clinical Leadership to the team alongside the Lead Clinician attending the weekly multi-disciplinary meeting.

·       The post holder is expected to provide cover on a reciprocal basis for annual and study leave with the other CAMHS Consultants.

·       The post holder will participate in an on-call rota for daytime and evening cover with the CAMHS Consultants.

·       The post holder will be actively involved in the strategic development of the Team and Service in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.

·       The post holder will ensure they are up to date with Mandatory training including Safeguarding Adults and Children.

·       The Trust places emphasis on clinical care being delivered in line with national guidelines. Consultants all have IT access and are supported by the librarians and pharmacy in accessing the evidence base to support management in difficult times. In addition, there is a system of peer supervision in consultant groups.

·       The post holder will participate in CPD, Strengthened Medical Appraisal.

·       The post holder will participate in Clinical Audit

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 Psychiatry: Child & Adolescent 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.

Cross Cover and On-Call Arrangements

The post holders will be one of 10 Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists (7 of whom are part-time) employed by the hospital. The post holder will be required to participate in reciprocal pro rata medical cover (arrangements to be agreed with consultant colleagues). The post holder will be part of a second on-call rota (first on-call offered by Core Trainees and CAMHS) covering evenings and weekends (1 in 9) and a daytime rota offering advice to CAMHS clinicians and the team (1 in 9). The Consultants work together very amicably to ensure leave can be accommodated and that the Service needs are met. During the daytime on call the post holder offers medical and clinical advice to any of the CAMHS teams if the Team Consultant or junior doctor is not available to clinicians.

On rare occasions this may involve Mental Health Act or other emergency assessments. The Team now has a 0.5 WTE consultant therefore it is anticipated that the day time rota commitment will reduce. At night the Consultant is second on call and offers advice to the junior doctor on call for Adults and Children and the Staff who operate 7 days a week between 8am to 11pm. The majority of requests for advice occur during daytime hours at the weekends as the majority of young people under 16 years who self-harm are still admitted overnight to the Children’s Hospital. Occasional assessments to support RISE and the junior Doctors may occur in the Emergency Department. The junior will contact the psychiatrist pre and post-assessment to discuss, the Team will contact if they need advice rather than every assessment. Rarely, emergency assessments are required such as Mental Health Act Assessments.

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

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.

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: Child & Adolescent

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.

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

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

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

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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).

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