Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

We are looking for Consultant Psychiatrists specialized in child and adolescent to work in Donegal.

South Donegal is a rugged, unspoilt region known for its dramatic coastline, quiet beaches, and strong local culture.
It offers a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle with stunning Atlantic scenery and traditional Irish charm.

This is a community post working within a multidisciplinary team environment and focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for individuals under 18 years of age.

These are specific purpose contracts of 12 months initially.

Salaries between €233,527 to €280,513 per year based on experience working 37 hours per week.

30 days of annual leave, 10 days of public holidays and up to 10 days of medical education leave.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment of mental illnesses and/or mental disorders in children and adolescents, in line with the National Standardised Operating Procedure for CAMHS and subsequent national policies and guidelines.
• Ensure duties are carried out in a timely manner to minimise delays for patients and service disruption.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and contemporaneous medical records of all clinical interactions.
• Provide prompt notification to the Executive Clinical Director and the Mental Health Commission of any serious untoward incidents, in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Register as specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland (we will give full support to understand the process and apply for it).
• Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience as a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry (minimum 3 months).
• Good english level
• Willing to relocate to Ireland