This Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Mullingar role offers an excellent opportunity to join HSE Dublin and Midlands on a 0.5 WTE specified purpose contract. Based in Mullingar, you will play a key leadership role in the delivery of high-quality general adult mental health services within Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) 8.
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This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideally suited to an experienced consultant seeking flexibility while maintaining clinical leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary mental health teams
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, and recovery-focused care
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development
• Supervise and support NCHDs and other clinical staff
• Engage with community services, primary care, and voluntary agencies
• Contribute to on-call and service cover arrangements as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland (Psychiatry)
• Fellowship or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification
• Demonstrated experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Strong leadership, clinical governance, and communication skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consultant Psychiatrist salary scales (pro-rata for 0.5 WTE)
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and CPD support
• Part-time working pattern (0.5 WTE)
• Contract type: Specified Purpose – Part-time
(Salary scales governed by Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, effective 1 August 2025.)
Location & Employer Information
Location: Mullingar, County Westmeath
Health Region: HSE Dublin and Midlands (CHO 8)
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services. HSE Dublin and Midlands delivers comprehensive mental health services across Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow, with a strong focus on community-based care.
Application Details
Reference: CHO8MHS002
Closing Date: 6 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
Proposed Interview Date: 13 January 2026
How to Apply:
Email application to [email protected]
• Include the campaign reference CHO8MHS002 in the subject line
• CVs will not be accepted through agencies
Informal Enquiries:
Dr Ciaran Corcoran, Clinical Director
Tel: 044-9384313
Email: [email protected]
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