A specialist Consultant Psychiatrist opportunity in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) is now available at the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) in Dublin. This locum post offers an experienced psychiatrist the chance to deliver highly specialised care at the intersection of intellectual disability and forensic psychiatry within one of Ireland’s most distinctive clinical environments.
Role Overview
This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime post, initially for six months, providing highly specialised consultant psychiatrist services within the National Forensic Mental Health Service in both psychiatry of intellectual disability and forensic psychiatry. The role operates under the HSE Dublin and North East region and carries significant clinical responsibility across a nationally designated forensic service.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver highly specialised consultant psychiatry services across the dual disciplines of intellectual disability psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.
- Provide clinical leadership and expert assessment for adults with intellectual disabilities presenting with complex forensic needs.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team care planning, risk assessment, and clinical governance within the NFMHS.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure high standards of patient care in line with HSE and regulatory requirements.
- Engage collaboratively with legal, social care, and community services as required by the forensic mental health setting.
Requirements
Full requirements and essential qualifications are set out in the job specification. Candidates should refer to the attached documentation for eligibility criteria applicable to Consultant Psychiatrist posts in the HSE.
📄 Download the Job Specification (NFMHSCP04)
Salary & Contract
Competitive pay, commensurate with the HSE Consultant Psychiatrist grade. This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime post, initially for six months.
Location
The post is based at the National Forensic Mental Health Service, Dublin North, within the HSE Dublin and North East region. The NFMHS is Ireland’s national specialist service for people with mental disorder who come into contact with the criminal justice system, providing inpatient, community, and liaison forensic psychiatry services on a nationwide basis. Working here places the successful candidate at the forefront of forensic and intellectual disability psychiatry in Ireland.
About the Employer
The National Forensic Mental Health Service operates under the HSE Dublin and North East directorate, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. The service is committed to delivering evidence-based, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary framework, and plays a pivotal role in the Irish mental health system’s response to complex forensic needs.
Application Details
Reference: NFMHSCP04
Interested parties should apply by emailing their CV and Cover Letter, quoting reference number NFMHSCP04, to: recruitment.nfmhs@hse.ie
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Informal enquiries: Dr. Brenda Wright, Interim Executive Clinical Director — 01-2157400
