Researcher in Psychiatry

Institution: University College Cork (UCC)
Department: Student Health Department
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Job ID: 097438
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Working Pattern: 2 days per week (Term Time – 40 weeks)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

Position Summary

University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to work 2 days per week within the Student Health Department.

Reporting to the Head of Student Health, the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team consisting of General Practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, and administrative staff.

The appointee will be responsible for delivering expert clinical psychiatric care and ensuring the provision of a safe, high-quality psychiatric service for students at University College Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and treatment for students.
• Provide safe, high-quality psychiatric care within the Student Health Department.
• Diagnose and treat students, including those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary student health team.
• Engage with the wider student welfare team to deliver integrated mental health care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with ADHD.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Ability to work closely with the wider student welfare team to provide coordinated mental health services.

Garda Vetting

Please note that Garda Vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Salary

Appointment may be made on the HSE Consultant (Clinician) Type A Contract salary scales:

• Scale B: €174,354 – €251,669 (pro rata)
• Scale A: €214,087 – €256,997 (pro rata)

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Selection Process

• Interviews may be conducted:Candidates interviewed online may subsequently be required to attend an in-person interview.
  • Online via Microsoft Teams, or
  • In person.
• Candidates will be notified accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university that actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under the UCC Strategic Plan 2023–2028.

UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing equality in higher education.

Applications are welcomed regardless of:

• Age
• Care-giving status
• Disability
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Gender identity or expression
• Nationality
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation

The University supports staff through flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, professional development opportunities, and staff networks.

Applicants are encouraged to consult the University's Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants requiring assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the University directly.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the University College Cork Vacancy Portal.

For information on the post, selection criteria, and application process, applicants should refer to the recruitment information package.

Queries regarding the online application process should be directed to:

Email: recruitment@ucc.ie

Please quote the job title in all correspondence.

Informal Enquiries

Dr. Judy Dwyer
Email: j.dwyer@ucc.ie

Department Information

Further information about the Student Health Department is available through the University's department webpage.

Important Information

• The University may make additional appointment(s) from this competition following completion of the recruitment process.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Appointment is subject to University approval and the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

Job Information

• Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Student Health Department
• Institution: University College Cork
• Job ID: 097438
• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Working Pattern: 2 days per week (Term Time – 40 weeks)
• Application Deadline: 25 August 2026, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)

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