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Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Posted 3 hours 7 minutes ago by MatchSTEM

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Kildare, Ireland
Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to provide specialist assessment, treatment, and risk management for individuals with complex mental health and forensic needs in community-based settings.

Role Overview

This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred psychiatric care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with forensic histories, mental illness, and complex behavioural presentations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct forensic psychiatric assessments, risk formulation, and management planning
  • Provide expert clinical input on complex cases, including dual diagnosis and behavioural needs
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across mental health and disability services
  • Support clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
  • Contribute to maintaining standards aligned with national regulatory bodies
  • Provide cover for consultant colleagues as required
Requirements
  • Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council (or eligibility)
  • Proven experience in forensic psychiatry
  • Strong skills in risk assessment and biopsychosocial formulation
  • Experience working with complex mental health and/or intellectual disability populations
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and teamwork abilities
Desirable
  • Experience across forensic and intellectual disability services
  • Involvement in research, audit, or medical education
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases
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