Looking to expand the team of Consultant Psychiatrists at Landspitali.
Landspitali - The National University Hospital of Iceland is now looking to expand the team of Consultant Psychiatrists. Landspitali employs around 6,700 people and provides specialist health services in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments. At the hospital, we treat different kinds of psychiatric disorders at our various units: Acute Inpatient Unit, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Addiction Psychiatry - Inpatient Unit, Rehabilitation Units, and Outpatient Services.
We seek psychiatrists within different specialties with a variety of experiences who possess outstanding communication skills, professional ambition, and an interest in working with individuals suffering from severe mental disorders. Landspítali offers professional support with a commitment to continued medical education, professional development, and participation in developing a growing service that is at the forefront of mental health services in Iceland.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations; make diagnoses and prescribe treatment.
- Participation in multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Participation in diverse educational activities and teaching of medical students; clinical mentoring of residents.
- Participation in research projects.
- Participation in quality and improvement projects.
- Participation in out-of-hour duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- License to practice psychiatry.
- Professional ambition and interest in working with people with severe mental illness.
- Independent and organized working methods.
- Clinical competence in evidence-based practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of current research to integrate into your practice.
- Fluency in English, willing to learn Icelandic.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLICATION:
A full-time position at the hospital is on offer. Remuneration is based on negotiated collective wage agreements. All submissions should be through the hospital application system.
Application material should include confirmed diploma transcripts, a confirmation by previous employer/employers regarding previous work as a specialist, a full CV, and a list of contacts for references and other relevant information. Also included should be references to scientific work and published articles. Applications should be submitted in PDF format. All applications will be answered.
Landspitali is a vital and lively workplace with over 6700 employees working in multi-disciplinary teams. The hospital's vision is to provide excellence in health care service, based on research, professionalism, and care, within a supportive organizational setting.
For further information contact:
Halldóra Jónsdóttir MD, PhD, psychiatrist, Division of Psychiatry
Email: halldjon@landspitali.is
Birna Guðrún Þórðardóttir, MD, psychiatrist, Division of Psychiatry
Email: birnagth@landspitali.is
Please apply by February 20th, 2024, at https://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/eures and put "231128-04" in the field for employer.
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