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Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation in Ireland supporting people affected by eating disorders and their carers. For #EDAW2024 they have selected the theme: Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond: Respecting Individuality and Identity. Bodywhys have advised that this theme came about from their understanding that an eating disorder develops and functions differently for each individual […]
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 […]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 takes place from Monday, 26th February to Sunday, 3rd March inclusive. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Eating Disorders Special Interest Group (EDSIG) produces this newsletter annually in order to update members on our work, share information and advise people of events that are taking […]
Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s perennial inability to sufficiently fund psychiatric doctors in training has been and will continue […]
The College is appalled and distressed at the accelerating violence in the Middle East, the increasing loss of human lives and the intensification of horrific effect on innocent civilians. We remain deeply concerned for the devastation inflicted on all, particularly the irreparable injury to children and vulnerable citizens and the long-term consequences for them. Our […]
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 […]
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 […]
President, Dr Lorcan Martin and Manager of Communications, External Affairs & Policy, Andrea Ryder, met with Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, in Leinster House. During an engaging and productive meeting, the Minister provided valuable updates on several Department of Health Mental Health Unit initiatives, developments, and funding allocations across the mental health […]
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Senior Postgraduate Training Administrator RESPONSIBLE TO: Examinations & BST Recruitment Manager, Postgraduate Training & Operations Manager, PGT 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 […]
This is the inaugural episode of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Podcast. In this episode we focus on Perinatal Mental Health research. Some of the topics discussed include: Reproductive policy related to pregnancy and breastfeeding The need for a Mother & Baby unit The importance of being gender-informed in our policy Perinatal Depression Mental […]