Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

We are seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to provide specialist assessment, treatment, and risk management for individuals with complex mental health and forensic needs in community-based settings.

Role Overview

This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred psychiatric care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with forensic histories, mental illness, and complex behavioural presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic psychiatric assessments, risk formulation, and management planning
• Provide expert clinical input on complex cases, including dual diagnosis and behavioural needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across mental health and disability services
• Support clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to maintaining standards aligned with national regulatory bodies
• Provide cover for consultant colleagues as required

Requirements

• Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council (or eligibility)
• Proven experience in forensic psychiatry
• Strong skills in risk assessment and biopsychosocial formulation
• Experience working with complex mental health and/or intellectual disability populations
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and teamwork abilities

Desirable

• Experience across forensic and intellectual disability services
• Involvement in research, audit, or medical education

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases