An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to join Mental Health Services (MHS) Dublin North City. This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape and deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment. Ideal for experienced consultants seeking impact, this position combines clinical excellence with service development in a key HSE region.
Job Overview
This Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist role in Dublin North provides strategic clinical leadership across community mental health services. You will play a central role in delivering patient-focused psychiatric care, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service innovation within Mental Health Services Dublin North City.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult patients
- Lead and support multidisciplinary mental health teams across community services
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans aligned with best practice standards
- Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
- Supervise and mentor non-consultant hospital doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Engage in audit, research, and continuous professional development activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance integrated mental health service delivery
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Full registration as a specialist in Psychiatry with the Irish Medical Council
- Inclusion on the Specialist Division (Psychiatry) or eligibility for same
- Extensive experience in General Adult Psychiatry at consultant level or equivalent
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical excellence
- Experience in service development and quality improvement initiatives is desirable
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay
- Permanent Wholetime contract (37 hours per week)
- Access to public sector pension scheme
- Generous annual leave and professional development support
- Opportunities for research, teaching, and career progression
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within Mental Health Services Dublin North City, part of the HSE Dublin and North East region. Serving a diverse urban population, the service plays a critical role in delivering accessible, community-focused mental healthcare. The region covers North Dublin and surrounding counties, offering a collaborative clinical environment with strong organisational support and opportunities to influence service delivery at scale.
Application Details
Applications are welcome from both HSE and non-HSE candidates.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Angela Noonan
Executive Clinical Director
Angela.Noonan3@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 28 May 2026 at 03:00 PM
