Consultant Psychiatrist

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dublin-based independent acute mental health teaching hospital is seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist on a fixed 6-month contract. The role involves specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be registered with the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division in psychiatry, have consultant-level experience, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Irish Medical Council's Specialist Division (psychiatry) is required.
• Experience at Consultant level in psychiatry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Manage complex clinical cases across inpatient and community settings.
• Contribute to clinical governance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist (Fixed Term 6-month contract)

Join a Leading Mental Health Service as a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist

I am currently seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team at an established Dublin based independent acute mental health teaching hospital with a longstanding reputation for excellence in specialist mental health care, clinical education and research. The hospital provides inpatient and specialist services across areas including addictions, psychosis, eating disorders, mood disorders, psychiatry of later life and adolescent mental health, supported by strong academic affiliations and a commitment to the highest standards of governance, quality and patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.

This is an initial fulltime 6-month contract, effective immediately. You will be responsible for the provision of specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, managing complex clinical cases across inpatient and/or community settings.

Requirements

• Candidates will be registered on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Specialists for psychiatry maintained by the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
• Proven experience working at Consultant level.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Whether you are looking for your next locum assignment, greater work-life balance or the chance to gain experience in a new clinical setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career.

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