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NCHD Senior House Officer and Registrar – Adult Psychiatry & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Galway & Roscommon
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €55,292–€75,623 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closed
- 20 Jul 2026
About the Role
HSE West and North West is inviting applications for NCHD Senior House Officer and Registrar positions in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry across Galway and Roscommon. This fixed-term opportunity offers doctors the chance to gain valuable clinical experience within multidisciplinary mental health services while contributing to high-quality patient care across a diverse regional healthcare network.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
- Provide high-quality clinical care under consultant supervision.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records.
- Participate in on-call duties and service requirements as assigned.
- Support service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
- Work collaboratively with community and hospital-based mental health services.
Requirements
- Registration with the Irish Medical Council.
- At least one year’s post-graduation experience in Psychiatry is desirable.
- Full driving licence and access to own transport, as frequent travel may be required.
- Excellent communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.
Salary & Benefits
Senior House Officer: €55,292 – €75,623 per annum (HSE Senior House Officer Grade 1012, 7-point scale).
Registrar: €70,276 – €82,756 per annum (HSE Registrar Grade 1538, 6-point scale).
Salary is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. Applicable premium payments and approved allowances may apply in accordance with HSE policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your completed application (handwritten applications are not accepted) together with your CV. Insert Campaign Reference Number WNW026 in the subject line of your email and send your application to medicalworkforceCHO@hse.ie.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the role?
- Assess and manage patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, provide high-quality clinical care under consultant supervision, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning, maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records, participate in on-call duties and service requirements as assigned, support service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities, and work collaboratively with community and hospital-based mental health services.
- What are the requirements for this role?
- Registration with the Irish Medical Council, at least one year's post-graduation experience in Psychiatry is desirable, full driving licence and access to own transport, as frequent travel may be required, and excellent communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Senior House Officer: €55,292 – €75,623 per annum (HSE Senior House Officer Grade 1012, 7-point scale). Registrar: €70,276 – €82,756 per annum (HSE Registrar Grade 1538, 6-point scale).
- Where is the role located?
- Roscommon
- How do I apply for this role?
- Submit your completed application (handwritten applications are not accepted) together with your CV. Insert Campaign Reference Number WNW026 in the subject line of your email and send your application to medicalworkforceCHO@hse.ie.