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.