The Health Service Executive is seeking a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to join Mental Health Services in Kildare and West Wicklow. This permanent, whole-time consultant post offers an opportunity to lead high-quality general adult psychiatric services within a multidisciplinary community mental health setting. The role combines clinical leadership, service development, and teaching within a progressive public health system.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-led assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with mental health conditions
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance structures
• Deliver high standards of patient-centred, recovery-focused psychiatric care
• Contribute to service planning, development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and support NCHDs and other clinical staff
• Participate in on-call and rota arrangements as required
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, Mental Health legislation, and best practice standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council in Psychiatry (General Adult)
• Eligibility to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Irish public health system
• Demonstrated experience in general adult mental health services
• Strong leadership, clinical governance, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working abilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development and teaching
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist salary in line with Department of Health Consultant pay scales (1 August 2025)
• Permanent whole-time contract
• 37 hours per week
• Access to public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and paid professional leave
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within Mental Health Services (MHS) Kildare / West Wicklow, serving communities across County Kildare and West Wicklow. The post sits within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region, offering the opportunity to work within a large, integrated mental health network with strong clinical leadership and service supports.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the official HSE recruitment portal:
https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/654
Informal Enquiries
Dr Donal O’Hanlon, Clinical Director
Tel: 086 781 0433
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 29 January 2026 at 15:00
