The Health Service Executive (HSE) is recruiting a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist (Ref: PSYC5930) for a permanent wholetime post within Mental Health Services Waterford. This senior appointment supports the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care across the HSE Dublin and South East region.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive consultant-led assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with mental health needs.
• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary Mental Health Services team.
• Contribute to service development initiatives in adult psychiatry and substance misuse pathways.
• Participate in on-call commitments and scheduled clinical sessions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE clinical governance, quality, and patient safety standards.
• Liaise with GPs, primary care, community teams, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support audit, research, and teaching.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council for Psychiatry.
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry, ideally with exposure to substance misuse services.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and fulfil Consultant appointment criteria.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Permanent wholetime (37 hours per week).
• Salary in line with national Consultant Contract arrangements.
• Access to HSE pension, leave entitlements, and professional development supports.
• Additional allowances may apply in accordance with Consultant Contract 2023.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based with Mental Health Services Waterford, operating within the HSE Dublin and South East region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded national health service, delivering healthcare and social services across all counties.
Application Details
Apply online via the official application portal:
https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/355
Closing date: 11 December 2025 at 15:00
Reference: PSYC5930
Informal enquiries: Dr. Mia McLaughlin, Executive Clinical Director
Tel: 087 0508415 | Email: [email protected]
