SHO/Registrar - Psychiatry

St John of God University Hospital is a leading provider of compassionate, person-centred mental health care in Ireland. As an acute university teaching hospital, we offer a full continuum of mental health services through both inpatient and outpatient programmes. Our expert multidisciplinary teams support individuals experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.We also deliver specialist programmes in areas including Eating Disorders, Addiction, Psychia

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.
• Currently registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
• Must possess the qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to undertake the duties and fulfil the responsibilities of the post to the required standard
• Complete up to date Curriculum Vitae with details of employment for the past 4 years

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• On-site Gym or Fitness Discounts
• Free onsite tea/coffee
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Free onsite parking
• Death in Service
• Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave
• Critical Illness policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Maternity Leave & Pay
• Paternity Leave & Pay

Saint John of God Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer