M26E112 - Research Registrar In First Episode Psychosis
Overview
Psychiatry Registrar position in first episode psychosis with UCD & SVUH Professor of Psychiatry –
Job description
This clinical post is based at Dublin South East Mental Health Service (DSE) and St Vincent’s University Hospital. The registrar will work under the supervision of the UCD & SVUH Professor of Psychiatry. This is a clinical post and the candidate will work in first episode psychosis clinics across the service and also with the clozapine service. There will be opportunities for research and teaching in this post.
Clinical component
The clinical component of the post will involve the assessment and management of first-episode psychosis and also the treatment of individuals with treatment-resistant psychosis. The successful candidate will gain experience in the pharmacological management of first-episode psychosis and managing the physical health of people affected by psychotic disorders. The successful candidate will also work with the clozapine service, which is being transitioned from the hospital service to a community based model of care. Again, there is a strong emphasis on assessing and managing the physical health of service users prescribed clozapine.
Medical education
The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in medical education. During term time the registrar will deliver small group teaching to the UCD medical students. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake a certificate in medical education from UCD.
Research
There is currently a large, funded programme of research in the field of psychosis currently being undertaken in UCD and St Vincent’s University Hospital, led by Prof Brian O’Donoghue. There will also be the opportunity to undertake research and the successful candidate will be supported to publish their work in a peer-reviewed journal and present at conferences. There will also be the opportunity to undertake a higher degree, such as an MD or PhD with UCD and this could be completed throughout HST.
Location:
The registrar will be based at St Vincent’s University Hospital and also the community mental health teams.The successful candidate will have office space in the academic department. The outpatient clinical work will be based across the community clinics with the Dublin SouthEast Mental Health service, including Churchtown, Milltown, Irishtown and Vergemount.
Timetable
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | |
| a.m. | Clozapine clinic admin |
First episode psychosis team meeting
Clozapine clinic |
First-episode psychosis clinic - new patient assessment |
Academic session |
Research |
| p.m. | Administrative time |
First-episode psychosis clinic - Vergemount |
Administrative time |
First-episode psychosis clinic - Churchtown |
Medical Education |
Supervisor
Prof Brian O’Donoghue, Professor of Psychiatry at UCD & SVUH is the clinical and academic supervisor for this post.
Required
At least 18 months of experience in psychiatry is required for this post. This post would ideally suit a trainee who has completed BST and would like to gain some further clinical and research experience prior to commencing HST.
Desirable
Experience in medical education and research would be desirable for this post.
Duration
This post is for 6 months,
Informal enquires can be sent to Prof Brian O’Donoghue at brian.odonoghue@ucd.ie