consultant psychiatrist in the psychiatry of learning disability

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Saint John of God Community Services, Clg Full time
Location: Cluain Mhuire Services, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Initial Base: Burton Hall Campus, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18

Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin. In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services.

CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY (ADULT)

Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE/ 18.5hours per week)

Post Ref: CHOPSY07

Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the part-time post of CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY (ADULT) . The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.

Role Summary

This is a key role, and part of a great team. The successful candidate, along with two other Consultants (1 x full-time, 1 x part-time 0.5FTE), will jointly provide community mental health intellectual disability services to people living in those parts of CHO 6 covered by the Cluain Mhuire and Dublin South East Mental Health Services.

Minimum Requirements

The following professional qualifications and experience apply to this appointment:

1. Must be on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry of Learning Disability maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland or entitlement to be so registered within a six month period.

Initial location

The initial location of this role is Burton Hall Campus, Sandyford Industrial Estate, however, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.

Application Process:

The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:
  • Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.
  • An online video interview.
  • Competitive competency-based interview.
A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.

If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.

Why work for us?

St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Annual Increments
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
  • Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies)
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Public Pension Scheme
  • Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI
  • Group HSF Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
Closing Date

Wednesday 6 th of August 2025

Informal inquiries to Dr Ronan Hearne, Clinical Director, on or and to Dr Sarah Keane, Consultant Psychiatrist on or

Job Description available on request

Occupop Reference: CMS-JUN-2025-02

St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.

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