Senior Medical Officer in Dublin
- Salary
- €97,771–€116,950 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
About the Role
Saint John of God Hospital is a leading provider of compassionate, person-centred mental health care in Ireland, offering a full continuum of mental health services through both inpatient and outpatient programmes. As an acute university teaching hospital, we deliver specialist programmes in areas including Eating Disorders, Addiction, Psychiatry of Later Life, and Adolescent Mental Health.
The Senior Medical Officer will work within the Addictions Department, which is led by a Consultant Psychiatrist and includes a multidisciplinary team of NCHDs, nursing staff, clinical psychologists, addiction counsellors, social workers, and two senior medical officers. The department operates two suites: a 14-bedded suite for admission patients and a 12-bedded suite for patients participating in the Rehabilitation Programme.
The overall objective of this post is to assess and manage inpatient addiction patients under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. The Senior Medical Officer will carry out duties allocated by the Consultant Psychiatrist, including liaising with other NCHDs, heads of departments, consultants, and other service providers.
Requirements
- Candidates must demonstrate experience in the delivery of psychiatric services in addiction.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Sector: Public sector
- Contract type: Full-time, Fixed-term (1 year)
- Salary: €97,771–€116,950 per year
- Closing date: 20 Nov 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 20 Nov 2026. For further information, candidates should refer to the attached job specification document: SJOG__senior_medical_officer_-_Addictions_-_updated_October_2026.doc.
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Frequently asked
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 20 Nov 2026.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €97,771–€116,950 per year.
- What are the essential qualifications required for this role?
- Candidates must demonstrate experience in the delivery of psychiatric services in addiction.
- Is this a full-time or part-time position?
- This is a full-time position.
- What is the contract duration for this role?
- The contract duration is 1 year fixed-term.