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Locum Consultant CAMHS

  • On-site, Remote
    • Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland

Job description

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent MHS for a 3 month vacancy

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.

  • Lead the multidisciplinary CAMHS team, ensuring high standards of clinical care.

  • Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and team members.

  • Act as Clinical Lead within the team, contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff (e.g., NCHDs, registrars).

  • Engage in liaison and joint working with primary care, schools, social services, Tusla, and other relevant agencies.

  • Participate in clinical audit, research, and continuing professional development.

Job requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Registration (or eligibility for registration) on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

  • Extensive post-registration experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.

  • Strong team-working and leadership capabilities within a multidisciplinary setting.

  • In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, and other relevant legislation and guidelines.

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