Senior Medical Officer

Senior Medical Officer

Addictions Service

Full Time, Fixed Term (1 Year)

The Addictions Department at Saint John of God Hospital is led by a Consultant Psychiatrist and has a fully resourced Multidisciplinary Team including Medical, Addictions Counselling, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work and Pharmacy members. There are two suites attached to the ward, one is a 15 bedded suite for admission patients and a the others is a 12 bedded suite for patients participating in the Rehabilitation Programme while there are outpatient clinics and an aftercare programme for patients.

The service is now looking to recruit a Senior Medical Officer to work with the current team. The position itself attracts excellent terms and conditions, attractive salary, professional and cutting edge working environment, generous leave arrangements, & training grants.

In addition substantial opportunities for self-development are available along with the chance to increase your knowledge and skills in the area of Addiction which includes academic opportunities for both research and audit along with other excellent training opportunities which will present themselves to the successful candidate.

Applicants must be able to:

• Assess and manage both addiction patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist
• Demonstrate an excellent track record in Psychiatry and a commitment to best practice in Addiction
• Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinning requirements and key processes in providing quality patient centred care
• Participate in ongoing training and research programmes as required and as appropriate

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team member

· Ability to solve problems quickly without impacting on service delivery