* Cork, Ireland
* Full time, Temporary
Who We Are
Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be fully operational from 2024 onwards. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance.
Description
Standard Duties and Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.
3. 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.
4. To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure.
5. To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director/Employer periodically.
6. 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.
7. To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.
8. 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.
9. To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.
10. To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. To carry out teaching as appropriate.
Clinical:
1. To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023.
2. To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained.
3. To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated.
4. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care.
5. To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate.
6. To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE.
7. To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her.
8. To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff.
9. To ensure that adequate supplies of necessary drugs and medical appliances will be available in his/her department of the hospital.
10. To be responsible for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments.
11. To take a special interest in and be responsible for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE.
12. To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards.
Organisational/Operational:
1. To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and supporting structures in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency.
2. To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation.
3. To participate in the on-call rota as required.
4. To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved.
5. To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required.
6. To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required.
7. To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary.
8. To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required.
9. To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with colleagues.
10. To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Mental Health Services, HSE South West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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