Psychiatrist

Evolve Psychology; Gorey; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid/remote working

CPD & supervision

Laptop & on-call IT support

Leave entitlements: 28 days + bank hol

Job summary

Evolve Ireland is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children, young people and adults, including ADHD, autism, and related conditions. The role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development, with options for hybrid working, private referrals, and leadership in service development.

You will contribute to safeguarding, governance, and innovative pathways under the Assessment

Qualifications

• MB BCh BAO/MBBS and/or MD with full Irish Medical Council registration.
• MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent.
• Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division.
• Specialist Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry.
• Additional ADHD/Autism/Neurodevelopmental training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing for ADHD and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for diagnostic decisions and treatment planning.
• Prescribe and monitor ADHD medications in line with Irish guidelines.
• Develop personalised treatment plans and support shared-care arrangements with GPs.
• Conduct risk and safeguarding assessments; escalate concerns when required.

Skills

ADHD assessment

Autism assessment

Clinical governance

Prescribing medications

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

MB BCh BAO/MBBS/MD

Irish Medical Council registration

MRCPsych/FRCPsych

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry training

Job description

Why Work with Evolve Ireland?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care in Ireland and beyond.

At Evolve, we offer:

• A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support your ongoing clinical growth.

• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.

• Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
• A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote and hybrid working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work via the Evolve Skills & Research Academy: training, research & content development.
• Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families in Ireland.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and adults.

Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication and coordination difficulties under the Assessment of Need pathway, alongside private work.

As a Psychiatrist will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and ongoing clinical management for children, adolescents, and adults referred for ADHD assessment and management, and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support diagnostic decision-making and treatment planning.
• Prescribe and monitor ADHD medications in line with Irish legislation, professional standards, and best-practice guidelines.
• Develop personalised treatment plans, provide psychoeducation, and support shared-care arrangements with GPs.
• Conduct risk and safeguarding assessments, escalating concerns and implementing safety plans where required.

• Participate in safeguarding reviews and multidisciplinary safeguarding discussions.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, prescribing, and quality assurance.

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Training

• Primary Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO, MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full registration with the Irish Medical Council.
• MRCPsych, FRCPsych, or equivalent specialist membership
• Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division.
• Specialist Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or General Adult Psychiatry
• Additional postgraduate training in ADHD, Autism, Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry, Behavioural Paediatrics, Psychological Therapies, or Leadership and Management would be desirable

Required Experience

• Experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating ADHD across the lifespan.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams.

• Experience assessing psychiatric comorbidities and conducting risk/safeguarding assessments in children, adolescents and adults
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (or equivalent) for autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

• Experience contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

About Evolve Ireland

At Evolve Ireland, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr LauraPowling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown intoan internationalindependentpsychology and neurodevelopmentalserviceproviding servicesacross the UK,Irelandandbeyond.

In Ireland, weare regionally and nationally approved by the HSE to deliver neurodevelopmental and single discipline SLT and OT assessments.We also accept privately funded referrals. Wespecialise ina number ofdifferent assessment pathways which include:

• Neurodevelopmental assessments through the HSE Assessment of Need (AON) pathway

• Multi-disciplinary Autism Assessments, delivered under the National Frameworkfor Autism Assessments
• Specialist assessments on behalf of regional Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs)

• Specialist individual assessments by Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapistsalone or as part of a multidisciplinary assessment under AON or via CDNT referral
• Comprehensive assessments of intellectual ability
• Privately funded neurodevelopmental assessments

• Privately funded SpLD(Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) assessments

What sets Evolve Ireland apart?

• Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr LauraPowling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with20+ years’ experience acrossmental health, psychological,forensic and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands‑on leadership to everything we do.

• National HSE approved provider:Recognised for the high-quality services we provide, offering services regionally and nationally across Ireland

• Dedicated Clinical Leadership- Acrossall ofour clinical pathways

• Gold Standard Assessmentscompliant with NICE, PSI and othernationaland international assessment standards

• Access to digital toolsto support assessment delivery,includingan electronic health record system

• Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision offerings

• We prioritise clinical quality and real impact,not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.

• We offer more than assessment work.Our clinicians can contribute to the EvolveInternationalSkills & Research Academy, developing trainingand post-assessmentsupport for families and educational providers, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educationalinstitutionsand workplaces.

• We have a strong, values-led culture.Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.

• Multi-channel employee engagement-A dedicated,holistic approachto employee engagement and wellbeing. Including online communityinformationforum,team meetings,companyevents, open feedback forums,managementQ& A sessions, employeerecognitionand awards.

• We’regrowing sustainably, with purpose.With new clinics across Irelandtargeting areas of most need and hard to reach communities. This includes hybrid and onlineassessments, whereclinicallyappropriate.We are alsoa carbon-neutral company.

Our Ways of Working

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.

• A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
• Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
• In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone