OverviewPost Title:Principal Specialist NeuropsychologistPost Status:Permanent ContractDepartmentNeuropsychologyLocation:Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9Reports to:Head of PsychologySalary:Appointment will be made on Principal Clinical Psychologist (€116,111 - €134,604 LSI) at a point in line with Government pay policy.Hours of work:Full-Time 35 hours per weekClosing Date:12 Noon on 5/6/2026Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.OverviewThe Principal Specialist Neuropsychologist is a senior clinical and leadership role responsible for the development and delivery of a high-quality neuropsychology service within an acute hospital neuropsychology setting. The post-holder provides expert assessment, intervention, consultation, and service development for patients across inpatient and outpatient pathways.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinicalDeliver a specialist neuropsychology service including comprehensive assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention.Manage a complex clinical caseload and referral pathways, including prioritisation and waiting list management.Provide consultation to multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues and contribute to integrated patient care planning.Produce high-quality clinical reports and communicate findings effectively to patients, families, and professionals.Leadership and Service DevelopmentWith the Head of Psychology, lead the development, planning, and evaluation of neuropsychology services in line with organisational and national priorities.Contribute to service planning, policy development, and implementation of clinical pathways and operational procedures.Promote quality improvement, clinical audit, and evidence-based practice.Participate in and support organisational change, innovation, and service redesign initiatives.Management and SupervisionProvide clinical supervision to psychology staff (assistant, basic, and senior grades).Contribute to recruitment, selection, and induction of staffSupport workforce planning, training needs analysis, and continuing professional development (CPD).Deputise for the Head of Psychology or senior manager as required.Education and TrainingContribute to education and training of MDT staff through teaching, consultation, and knowledge translation.Support undergraduate and postgraduate psychology training, including supervision of trainees.Maintain links with academic institutions and contribute to professional development initiatives.Research and AuditEngage in and lead research relevant to neuropsychology.Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and dissemination of findings (e.g. publications, presentations).Support integration of research evidence into clinical practice.Governance, Quality and Professional PracticeEnsure compliance with professional, ethical, and legal standards, including data protection and confidentiality.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and reporting.Participate in departmental and hospital governance structures, meetings, and committees.QualificationsEssentialHonours degree in Psychology and recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years at senior level.Demonstrated expertise in neuropsychological assessment and intervention.Experience working with complex neuropsychological conditions in an acute or specialist setting.Experience of supervision, leadership, and service development.Strong multidisciplinary working and communication skills.DesirableSpecialist training, experience or qualification in Neuropsychology.Experience in research, audit, and publication.Experience in service planning, quality improvement, and change management.Leadership and management training/experience.Informal Enquiries ONLY to:Name: Victoria LuntEmail address:victorialunt@beaumont.ie
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