The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with a Special Interest in Substance Misuse to join Mental Health Services Waterford. This permanent, wholetime post offers a significant opportunity to lead specialist psychiatric care within the Dublin and South East health region.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for adults with mental health and substance misuse needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary team activities and contribute to clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
• Deliver expert input into substance misuse pathways and ensure evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Participate in on-call commitments in line with HSE service requirements.
• Engage in audit, research, and teaching activities relevant to the post.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on (or eligibility for) the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council for Psychiatry.
• Extensive experience in General Adult Psychiatry, with specific competence in Substance Misuse.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high-quality patient care.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Permanent, wholetime contract for 37 hours per week.
• Salary in line with HSE Consultant pay scales (Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales).
• Public sector benefits including pension scheme, leave entitlements, and CPD supports.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based with Mental Health Services Waterford within the HSE Dublin and South East Health Region.
The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s national public health and social care provider, delivering services across hospitals, mental health, primary care, social care, and community health.
Application Details
Apply through the official portal at the link below:
https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/340
Closing date: 11 December 2025 at 15:00.
Informal enquiries: Dr. Mia McLaughlin, Executive Clinical Director – [email protected] / 087 0508415.
