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Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

  • Hybrid
    • Kerry, Munster, Ireland
  • Medical

Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Access to modern facilities and resources.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health services and patient outcomes.

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred psychiatric services within a progressive and supportive healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, service users, families, and community partners to ensure safe, effective, and recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment and treatment for adult patients.

  • Lead and support multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of evidence-based mental health services.

  • Participate in service planning, development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.

  • Supervise and support non-consultant hospital doctors and other healthcare professionals.

  • Contribute to teaching, training, research, and continuous professional development activities.

  • Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with all relevant professional, legal, and ethical standards.

Job requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in Psychiatry.

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent specialist qualification.

  • Significant experience in General Adult Psychiatry.

  • Demonstrated clinical leadership and commitment to high-quality patient care.

  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Involvement in teaching, research, and postgraduate medical education.

  • Experience working within community mental health services.

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