Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People cut the ribbon on the front door to formally open the newly refurbished College buildings with a garden party on Tuesday 23rd April. The building, on 5 Herbert Street, has undergone a complete renovation and this was an occasion to show members the newly designed interior. During the garden party, Minister Butler thanked all the psychiatrists present for the essential work they do each day and for maintaining services through COVID-19. She noted 85% of the services were maintained during COVID. She underlined how hard is she wor ..read more

The latest episode of the IJPM Podcast focuses on Crisis Resolution Teams, as featured in the March issue of the IJPM. Dr Mohamed Alsaffar, Trainee Editor of the IJPM, sat down with Dr Karen O’Connor and Dr Sean Crowley to discuss their recent article, The Clinical Impact of a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and the significance within the wider context of Crisis Resolution Services in Ireland. Dr Sean Crowley, lead author of this paper, is a Higher Specialist Trainee in Psychiatry, specialising in General Adult Psychiatry and Psychiatry of Old Age. Dr Karen O’Connor is Consultant Psychi ..read more

The 2024 Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award is now open for submissions. This award is aimed at exploring the issues relating to the health and wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals. The closing date for submissions is 17th May 2024 Eligibility This annual award is open to all registered members of the Dental, Pharmacy or Medical professions in the Republic of Ireland. It is also open to all full-time students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in the Republic of Ireland.   Submission Format Submissions must be in any of the following formats: Traditional essay, delivered in a reflective ..read more

Consultant – Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) MHS Donegal Job Posted: Friday, 16 February 2024 Deadline: Friday, 1 March 2024   View full job description via PDF here.   Informal inquiries: Dr Vidis Corro Tel: 086 040 4881 Email: vidis.corro@hse.ie   Interested parties: Please apply via the link here ..read more

The CPsychI Spring Conference 2024, themed around Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, took place last week in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath. The conference included announcements of the NCHD poster competition winner and commended posters; see the full list below. NCHD Poster Competition Winner Dr Aoibheann Rainford, for the poster “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the management of Metabolic Syndrome in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders: A Systematic Review”.   Commended Posters ..read more

“Equality and inclusion cannot just be a theme for a conference or lip service or a soundbite. They are fundamental principles which must permeate and dictate our practice, be it on a daily basis or through special events highlighting relevant issues.” Dr Lorcan Martin delivered the opening address to the College conference, highlighting the continued struggles of burnout and resourcing in psychiatry while focusing on the continue successes of the College through training, professional competence, policy and media. Read the full text of the speech below, and explore the full upcoming programme ..read more

Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry Highfield Healthcare Job Posted: Monday, 25 March 2024 Deadline: Friday, 5 April 2024   Highfield Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the General Adult Psychiatry Inpatient and Day Hospital teams. We are a leading provider of mental health services in Ireland, offering a wide range of acute mental health treatment and care for adults and older persons. We are committed to providing person centered and high-quality ..read more

The recommendation of a report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying to introduce both assisted suicide and euthanasia for people with terminal illnesses and between six and 12 months to live will have significant ramifications for palliative and end of life care in Ireland, and for the most vulnerable in our society. Read the Oireachtas press statement here and read the report in full here. Speaking today, Professor Siobhan MacHale, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and member of the Human Rights and Ethics Committee of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, said: “The Oireachta ..read more

JOB TITLE: Manager, postgraduate training recruitment and examinations RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager, Postgraduate Training PURPOSE Play a key role in fulfilling the objectives of the Postgraduate Training Department and to support the Dean of Education and Clinical Leads in the department in managing the operations and administration of the College Postgraduate Training Department. OBJECTIVE Managing the efficient and effective administration of postgraduate training recruitment and the BST clinical examination. To assist the Chief Examiner, the Dean of Education, and the operations mana ..read more

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Chief Examiner RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland   Job Specification: The Chief Examiner will be the key leader in development and delivery of the College Examination(s).  The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of the BST Examination process, ensuring that it complements the continuous assessment process, and that it meets the requirements of the Medical Council. This is a senior appointment for the College.  The Chief Examiner will work closely with the Dean of Educatio ..read more