Senior Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – ADHD Specialist

Vhi Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension

Health insurance for you and your 가족

Income protection

Job summary

Vhi Health & Wellbeing is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Paediatric ADHD Service in Carrickmines, Dublin. This fixed-term, full-time role offers the chance to contribute to a growing service and to work alongside experienced developmental paediatricians and multidisciplinary colleagues.

You will provide end-to-end care from initial assessment through diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, while promoting child-centred care within a collaborative governance

Qualifications

• Be registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland in the CHAD psychiatry specialty.
• Be eligible to practise independently in Ireland.
• Significant clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience working within a community or scheduled care setting.
• Experience delivering care within the Irish healthcare system, whether in public or private practice.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team in assessment and management of child and adolescent mental health conditions.
• Commitment to CPD and staying updated with guidelines and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing management of children and adolescents attending the Paediatric ADHD Service.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care from initial assessment through to diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up.
• Work within the scope of practice, policies and clinical governance structures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records, including assessments, treatment recommendations and outcomes.
• Arrange and review appropriate investigations and ensure timely follow-up of patients.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external services, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
• Promote a holistic approach to care, recognising the child within family, school and wider social context.
• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their welfare and best interests are central to all clinical decision-making.
• Provide families with evidence-based advice, education and support to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of child development, safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
• Contribute to accreditation and regulatory requirements relating to the Paediatric Service.
• Support the efficient management and continuous improvement of clinical services within Vhi Health & Wellbeing.
• Maintain professional competence and engage in continuing medical education in line with Medical Council and Royal College requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgement

Quality improvement

Alignment with Vhi values

Education

Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Eligible to practise independently in Ireland

Job description

Vhi Health & Wellbeing is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Paediatric ADHD Service in Carrickmines, Dublin. This fixed-term, full-time role offers the chance to contribute to a growing service and to work alongside experienced developmental paediatricians and multidisciplinary colleagues.

You will provide end-to-end care from initial assessment through diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, while promoting child-centred care within a collaborative governance