Psychology Assistant

Purpose of Role:

A new exciting and varied role has arisen for an assistant psychologist to support the CHI psychology department.

Essential Criteria:

(A)

(i) Have a Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) accredited qualification at not less than a Level 8 at 2.1 honours grade on the QQI qualifications framework in which psychology was a major subject. See: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/

OR

(ii) A Level 8 honours degree in another subject together with an accredited conversion qualification at a minimum of (2.1) as conferring eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. See: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/

OR

(iii) A qualification equivalent to the above accredited by the British Psychological Society for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, see: https://portal.bps.org.uk/Accredited-Courses

OR

(iv) A qualification equivalent to either (i) or (ii), which would allow the applicant to become a graduate member of the PSI.

AND

(B)

Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

*Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.*

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is December 31st by 11:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Dr Vincent McDarby, Principal Psychologist Manager, CHI Crumlin, at Vincent.mcarby@childrenshealthireland.ie.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie.