Job Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join Mental Health Services in Waterford. As a senior clinical leader, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred psychiatric care to children and adolescents while contributing to service development within the region. This role offers strong professional impact, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape mental health services within a progressive healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents
- Lead multidisciplinary teams within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Develop and implement care plans in line with best clinical practice
- Contribute to service planning, improvement, and strategic development
- Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality standards
- Engage in teaching, research, and continuous professional development
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Medical Council (Psychiatry)
- Significant experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management skills
- Excellent clinical, communication, and decision-making abilities
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Permanent Wholetime)
Benefits include access to public sector pension scheme, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Mental Health Services (MHS) Waterford, within the HSE Dublin and South East region, covering areas including Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin. The service is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible mental health care and fostering clinical excellence across the region.
Application Details
To apply, please visit the official application portal:
Reference: WWCPCP03
Informal Enquiries:
Dr. Peter Braben
CAMHS Clinical Director / Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Carlow Kilkenny MHS
Phone: 087 0626451
Email: peter.braben@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 14 May 2026 at 3:00 PM
