An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to join Mental Health Services Cork North, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused psychiatric care. This senior role offers clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams and the chance to shape adult mental health services across the region.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team decision-making
• Deliver evidence-based care in community and inpatient settings
• Participate in service development, governance, and quality improvement
• Supervise and mentor NCHDs and other clinical staff
• Engage in on-call and rota commitments as required
• Contribute to teaching, audit, and research activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council (Psychiatry)
• Eligibility for appointment as Consultant Psychiatrist under HSE criteria
• Proven experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Strong leadership and clinical governance skills
• Excellent communication and collaborative working abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Consultant Psychiatrist pay scales (as revised 1 August 2025)
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, CPD support, and paid professional leave
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Mental Health Services Cork North, County Cork
• Health Region: HSE South West (Kerry & Cork)
• Employer: Health Service Executive – Ireland’s national public health service
Application Details
• Apply online via the official portal:
https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/670-Consultant-General-Adult-Psychiatrist-Mental-Health-Service-Cork-North/en-GB
• Informal Enquiries:
Dr. Alin Dumitrescu, Clinical Director
Tel: 087 7441479
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 29 January 2026 at 15:00
