Junior Doctor – Mental Health Service, Gormanston

About the role

Nua Healthcare Services, a private provider of residential and supported living and mental health services for children and adults with complex needs, is recruiting a Junior Doctor for its Mental Health Service in Gormanston, County Meath. The post holder plans and provides high-quality services covering assessment, diagnosis, and the design, monitoring and review of treatment programmes. All necessary training and development is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Live the organisation's mission, vision and values, and work in line with national and local policies and regulations
• Undertake basic psychiatric assessments and diagnostic formulation of patients
• Carry out basic risk assessment, risk formulation and risk management
• Work with the primary healthcare team to deliver primary medical care to patients
• Order laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate
• Analyse reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose conditions and propose treatment options
• Prescribe medicines and treatment regimens, discuss side effects with patients and families, and keep allergy information up to date
• Follow departmental policies, quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards, and maintain patient confidentiality
• Work on a rotational on-call basis

Required profile

• Fully registered medical practitioner with the Irish Medical Council, in good standing
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Experience working with adults who have mental illness or mental disorder and complex care needs
• Highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use the service

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Competent clinical skills with a biopsychosocial perspective
• Reflective practitioner able to reflect on continuing professional development

What we offer

• Company pension and life assurance/death-in-service cover
• Continuous professional development and career opportunities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, education assistance and an employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme, referral and retain-a-friend bonus, and nationwide retailer discounts