Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult - Community

Consultant Psychiatrist

General Adult Community - National MDT

Location - Naas, Co. Kildare or Little Island Co. Cork (Nationwide Coverage)

Salary Up To €260,000 P.A. depending on experience

On Call : 1 in 7

Hybrid working 2 approx 2 days on site 3 days from home + travel

Location

Flexible base across Naas (Co. Kildare) and Little Island (Co. Cork) with occasional travel for patient reviews, meetings, training, or service support. Approved out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed per policy.

Authority

• Report any quality or safety concerns to management.
• Apply training to ensure the safety and welfare of service users, colleagues, and yourself.

General Responsibilities

• Uphold the organisation's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to multidisciplinary staff.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical care in community residential settings.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for assigned caseload.
• Review work of nurse prescribers/junior doctors for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and documentation.
• Develop protocols and medication treatment plans.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, GPs, external stakeholders, and community services.
• Prepare reports and documentation; analyse situations and determine appropriate actions.
• Participate in service planning, evaluation, and in-service training.
• Provide court assessments/testimony when required.
• Complete clinical documentation and medical assessments.
• Participate in on-call rota, including night, weekend, and holiday triage.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.

Note: Duties listed are not exhaustive.

Other Requirements

• Respect for diversity; empathetic and professional approach.
• Experience working with individuals with additional or complex needs.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• High personal standards and consistent achievement.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn and work across departments.
• Reliable, dedicated, and flexible.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience.
• Irish Medical Council registration.