This Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist role offers a permanent, whole-time opportunity within Mental Health Services Cork North Lee, part of HSE South West. Based in County Cork, this senior post provides clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary general adult mental health team, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.
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This is a Consultant Psychiatrist Cork opportunity suitable for both HSE and non-HSE applicants seeking long-term career progression in Ireland’s public health service.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with mental health disorders
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Deliver clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management within services
• Supervise and support NCHDs and other clinical staff
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and audit activities
• Engage in on-call and emergency psychiatric services as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland in Psychiatry
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in General Adult Psychiatry
• Demonstrated experience at consultant or senior specialist level
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical governance skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: As per HSE Consultant Psychiatrist salary scale (in line with national HSE terms and conditions)
• Contract: Permanent, whole-time
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, CPD support, and job security
Location & Employer Information
This role is based with Mental Health Services Cork North Lee, serving communities across Cork city and surrounding areas. Cork offers an excellent quality of life, strong professional networks, and access to coastal, urban, and cultural amenities.
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – South West Region
The HSE is Ireland’s national public health service, delivering hospital, community, and mental health services nationwide.
Application Details
Reference: NLPSPS04
Closing date: 15 January 2026 at 15:00
Informal enquiries:
Dr. Ruth Collins, Clinical Director
Support contact: Leanne
Telephone: 087 2860502
Email: [email protected]
Early application is advised for this Consultant Psychiatrist Cork position.
