Senior Psychologist

Internal Competition

Senior Psychologist

(Brain Injury/ Stroke/ Spinal Cord System of Care/ Polar/ Paediatric/ Outpatient Programmes)

Permanent/Temporary/Full-Time/Part-time

Panel Positions

We are seeking experienced Senior Psychologist with an interest in acquired disability and rehabilitation to work with our team at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above vacancies. Please note that successful candidates will be placed on a panel until a suitable vacancy arises.

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

· A recognised University Degree or Diploma obtained with first- or second-class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours were obtained in that subject.

· A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated. Candidates who have completed their post-graduate training outside the Republic of Ireland must ensure that their qualification is validated by the Department of Health and Children.

· Minimum of five years satisfactory postgraduate experience in the area of professional psychology in the designated area. The five years’ experience must be comprised of no more than three years of postgraduate training and no less than two years (Whole Time Equivalent) as a staff grade psychologist.

· The requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

· Evidence of assessment, formulation and intervention of patients from a range of clinical cohorts, including acquired disability.

· Experience of supervising staff and/or psychology trainees/students.

· Experience of interdisciplinary teamwork is advantageous.

· Strong communication skills.

· For successful candidates who are interested in pursuing specialist training in neuropsychology, that they fulfil the requirements of the Division of Neuropsychology of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

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Informal enquiries to Dr Suvi Dockree, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist/ Interim Head of Psychology Department suvi.dockree@nrh.ie

Full details can be found atwww.nrh.ie/careers. The proposed date for the interview is on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

Shortlisting may be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.

A panel will be formed in order to fill future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent and Temporary positions for Senior Psychologists.

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