Consultant Psychiatrist – Cork

4 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Headhunt International Full time

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Consultant Psychiatrist – Homeless Population & Social Inclusion

South of Ireland-HSE
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting To: Clinical Director / Executive Clinical Director

Job Purpose

To provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and care to individuals from homeless and socially excluded populations, contributing to improved mental health, social inclusion, and multi-agency engagement across primary, community, and acute services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and direct consultant psychiatric care for homeless adults with severe mental illness, dual diagnosis, neurodevelopmental disorders, and complex psychosocial needs.

Lead a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of assertive outreach and integrated care services across community, shelter, and acute settings.

Liaise closely with homeless service providers, addiction services, housing bodies, general practitioners, emergency departments, An Garda Síochána, and other social care agencies.

Deliver trauma-informed and recovery-oriented psychiatric care, with particular emphasis on patient-centred and rights-based approaches.

Undertake Mental Health Act responsibilities, including involuntary admission assessments and tribunal reports as required.

Contribute to clinical governance, service development, quality improvement, and audit in collaboration with hospital and CHO (Community Healthcare Organisation) leadership.

Support postgraduate training and supervision of NCHDs, MDT colleagues, and medical students.

Actively engage in CPD, peer review, and reflective practice to ensure high clinical standards and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

Registration as a specialist in Psychiatry (General Adult or Dual Training) on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland.

Membership or Fellowship of a recognised postgraduate training body (e.g., MRCPsych, FRCPsych, or equivalent).

Significant experience in providing psychiatric care to vulnerable and complex populations, particularly those with homelessness or dual diagnosis.

Demonstrated capacity to work in multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral teams in complex environments.

Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion health, and addressing the social determinants of mental health.

Desirable Criteria

Higher specialist training or experience in addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or social inclusion health.

Experience in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and community-based service models.

Proven track record in service innovation, research, or policy development in marginalised populations.

Participation in teaching, training, and mentorship programmes.

Experience with mobile or assertive outreach teams

Application Process

Please submit your CV to [emailprotected]

If you have any questions, please contact Christy +353 87 947 3404

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