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Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Intellectual Disability (MHID) | Cork & Kerry, Ireland | MatchMedics

Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Intellectual Disability (MHID) Job in Ireland

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist in Mental Health Intellectual Disability (MHID) exploring Consultant Psychiatry jobs in Ireland?

MatchMedics is currently recruiting a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist in MHID to join a progressive HSE Intellectual Disability Mental Health Service covering Cork and Kerry.

This opportunity is ideal for UK, EU, US, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand trained Consultant Psychiatrists seeking Irish Medical Council (IMC) Specialist Registration and a long-term Consultant Psychiatry career in Ireland.

Consultant Psychiatry Role – MHID Service (Cork & Kerry)

You will join a well-established multidisciplinary Intellectual Disability Mental Health Service, delivering specialist psychiatric care to individuals with complex needs across community and specialist settings.

The Consultant Psychiatrist will play a key role in:

• Clinical leadership within Mental Health Intellectual Disability services

• Working with multidisciplinary teams across community and specialist settings

• Supporting service development and clinical governance

• Providing expert psychiatric assessment and treatment planning

• Contributing to teaching and training of NCHDs and MDT colleagues

You will work alongside experienced professionals including:

• Clinical Psychologists

• Behavioural Specialists

• Intellectual Disability Nurses

• Occupational Therapists

• Social Workers

Consultant Psychiatry Salary & Benefits – Ireland

€235,862 – €283,381 Consultant salary scale (2026 HSE Public Only Consultant Contract)
On-call allowance starting from €11,125+
30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
€12,000 Continuing Medical Education allowance
€8,000 Research & Innovation grant

MatchMedics provides full relocation support and guidance through the Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration process.

Living and Working in Cork & Kerry

Cork and Kerry offer some of the best lifestyle locations in Ireland for Consultant Psychiatrists relocating internationally.

Highlights include:

World-class coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way
Mountains, national parks and outdoor lifestyle
Outstanding food culture and local hospitality
✈️ International access via Cork Airport

These regions offer a rare balance of meaningful Consultant work and exceptional quality of life.

Eligibility – Consultant MHID Roles in Ireland

Suitable applicants may hold:

* UK CCT or CESR in Psychiatry with MHID / Learning Disability experience
* EU Specialist qualification recognised under EU Directive
* American Board of Psychiatry certification
* Canadian RCPSC Fellowship
* Australian or New Zealand Fellowship

Eligibility for Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in Psychiatry is required.

Apply – Consultant Psychiatry Jobs Ireland

If you are exploring CAMHS Consultant Psychiatry opportunities in Ireland, we would be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact James Fleming – MatchMedics
Discuss MHID Consultant roles across Ireland

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