Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in Letterkenny.

This appointment will be to Donegal Mental Health Services for 12 months on a full time basis of 37 hours per week.

Main duties:

• To provide specialist assessment, diagnostic formulation and treatment of mental illnesses and/or mental disorders in individuals under the age of 18 years in accordance with the National Standardised Operating Procedure for CAMHS for subsequent national policies, procedures and /or guidelines.
• To triage all referrals to CAMHS service in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To maintain appropriate and contemporaneous medical records of all clinical contacts.
• To provide prompt notification to the Executive Clinical Director and the Mental Health Commission of serious untoward incidents in accordance with the relevant regulations.

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary of €231,215 to €277,736 (37 hours per week)
• 30 days of annual leave
• 10 days of public holidays
• 10 days of Medical Education Leave
• Up to €12,000 for continuous medical education
• Up to €8,000 for innovation projects

What do you need?

• Registered or eligible to register with the IMC (Irish Medical Council) under the specialist registration for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Advanced English Language
• Willing to relocate to Ireland
• Driving License