Locum Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult

Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: Immediate
Location: South West

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health care services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to work within a supportive and progressive clinical environment, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive community and acute mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult patients.

• Lead and support multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.

• Deliver high standards of clinical governance and patient-centred care.

• Supervise and support junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.

• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.

• Collaborate closely with community mental health teams and external agencies.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with professional standards and regulations.

• Specialist registration in Psychiatry with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) or eligibility for registration.

• Significant experience in General Adult Psychiatry.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-working skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting.

• Previous experience within the Irish healthcare system is desirable.