HSE Dublin and North East is seeking a dedicated Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist specializing in Learning Disability for our Donegal Mental Health Services. This permanent wholetime role offers exceptional career development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on specialized pediatric mental health care.
About the Role
As Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you’ll provide expert clinical leadership within our specialized Learning Disability services in Donegal. You’ll deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with learning disabilities while leading our multidisciplinary team. This role reports to the Executive Clinical Director and operates across a 37-hour weekly commitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead specialized psychiatric assessments and treatment planning for children and adolescents with learning disabilities
- Manage complex cases requiring dual expertise in child psychiatry and learning disability services
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and educational professionals
- Ensure adherence to best practice guidelines and quality standards in specialized care delivery
- Develop and implement innovative treatment approaches for this vulnerable patient population
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and trainees
- Contribute to service development and strategic planning for Learning Disability services
Essential Qualifications
Education & Training:
- Medical degree with full registration with the Medical Council of Ireland
- Higher specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Additional subspecialty training or significant experience in Psychiatry of Learning Disability
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years post-CCT experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Demonstrated expertise in Learning Disability services
- Proven leadership experience in clinical settings
Skills:
- Expert knowledge of developmental disorders and learning disabilities
- Strong multidisciplinary team leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with children, families, and professionals
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship or advanced certification in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Experience with autism spectrum disorders and complex developmental needs
- Research experience in pediatric mental health or learning disabilities
- Teaching and training experience
- Additional qualifications in family therapy or behavioral interventions
Benefits & Opportunities
Compensation: Consultant salary scale as per HSE consolidated pay scales (ā¬231,215 – ā¬341,384 depending on contract type and experience)
Professional Development:
- Comprehensive CME support and study leave
- Research opportunities and academic affiliations
- Subspecialty training support
- Professional membership fee support
Work-Life Balance:
- Permanent contract security
- Structured on-call arrangements
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working considerations
HSE Benefits:
- Excellent pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing supports
- Employee assistance programs
- Career progression pathways within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
This role offers the opportunity to shape specialized services for some of our most vulnerable young patients while working within a supportive, forward-thinking healthcare environment in the scenic northwest of Ireland.
Apply Now
Ready to advance your career in specialized child psychiatry? We want to hear from you.
Application Deadline: 18 September 2025 at 3:00 PM
Apply through: HSE External Application Portal
Reference: LYCPCP05
Informal Enquiries Welcome: Dr. Vidis Corro, Executive Clinical Director Email: [email protected] | Phone: 086 0404881
