Carlow Kilkenny South Tipperary Mental Health Services are seeking a Senior House Officer in Psychiatry to join their multidisciplinary mental health teams. This role offers hands-on clinical experience across community and inpatient psychiatry services within the HSE Dublin and South East region.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under consultant supervision
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Provide acute and ongoing mental health care to service users
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
• Participate in on-call and rota duties as required
• Adhere to HSE clinical governance and patient safety standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Active registration with the Irish Medical Council
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Demonstrated interest or experience in Psychiatry
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Access to transport is essential
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior House Officer (Grade 1012) pay scales
• Whole-time specified purpose contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme and public sector benefits
• Structured supervision and training opportunities
• Annual leave and study leave in line with NCHD terms and conditions
Location & Employer Information
This post is based across Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary, within Carlow Kilkenny South Tipperary Mental Health Services. The service operates under HSE Dublin and South East, providing comprehensive community and inpatient mental health care across the region.
Application Details
• Apply by Curriculum Vitae
• Email applications to: recruit.ckstmhs@hse.ie
• Informal enquiries: Ms. Siobhan O’Brien – recruit.ckstmhs@hse.ie
• Job Specification: Job Specification CKSTMHJY26 (DOC, 44KB)
Last Day to Apply: 16 February 2026, 4:00 PM
