Consultant Psychiatrist Cork

Grade: Consultant Psychiatrist of Learning Disability (Adult) 1759

Employment Type: Permanent Wholetime (37 hours per week)

Location: MHS Cork South Lee, Cork

Health Region: HSE South West

Job Overview

The HSE South West is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist Cork to join Adult Learning Disability Mental Health Services in Cork South Lee. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape specialist psychiatric services for adults with learning disabilities while contributing to service development, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This permanent wholetime role offers the opportunity to work at consultant level within a progressive regional mental health service committed to clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and service innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.
Lead and support multidisciplinary teams within Adult Mental Health Services.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with national standards.
Contribute to service planning, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to training and education programmes.
Engage in clinical governance, risk management and service evaluation activities.
Collaborate with community services, primary care and voluntary organisations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Full registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland (Psychiatry).
Specialist training and experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry.
Demonstrated leadership experience at consultant or equivalent level.
Strong multidisciplinary team working and communication skills.
Commitment to service development, teaching and continuous professional development.
Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

Salary aligned with HSE Consultant pay scales (February 2026 consolidated scales apply).
Permanent wholetime contract – 37 hours per week.
Public service pension scheme.
Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policies.
Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive consultant network within HSE South West.

Location & Employer Information

This role is based in MHS Cork South Lee, County Cork, within HSE South West (Kerry and Cork). The service delivers specialist mental health care for adults with learning disabilities across the region.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering comprehensive health and social care services nationwide. HSE South West is committed to providing safe, accessible and high-quality care to the communities of Cork and Kerry.