JobSpecification:PrincipalClinicalPsychologist Location: Dublin-based (with strong potential for hybrid work) ReportingTo: Clinical Director StartDate: As soon as available Salary: Competitive ContractType: Full-time, Permanent,Locum Department: Clinical Governance, Staff Supervision & Direct Clinical Assessment About the Organisation Agrowingprivateclinicofferingautismassessmentandtherapyservices,withafocusondeliveringtimely,compassionate,andneuro-affirmativecare.Theorganisationcombinesbest-practiceclinicalstandardswithinnovativeoperationalmodelsandacommitmenttoperson-centredcare.Expansionplansincludebroadermultidisciplinaryservicesandmultiplecliniclocations. Role Summary ThePrincipalClinicalPsychologistwillleadclinicalgovernance,teamdevelopment,anddiagnosticexcellence.Thisdual-rolecombinesstrategicoversightwithdirectassessmentworkandstaffsupervision.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbewell-versedinautismdiagnostictools (e.g.,ADOS-2,ADI-R)andbringapassionforhigh-qualityservicedeliveryinafast-movingclinicalenvironment. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Governance & Leadership Leadin-clinicoperationsandsupportsupervisionofremoteclinicians Ensurediagnosticassessmentsmeetnationalprofessionalstandards Overseeimplementationandaccuracyofassessmentsandfinalreports Maintainandevolveclinicalgovernanceandqualityimprovementprotocols Upholdethicalandprofessionalstandardsalignedwithregulatorybodies 2. Team Management & Supervision Providedirectlinemanagementandclinicalsupervisionforpsychologistsandotherclinicians Developandmaintainahigh-performingmultidisciplinaryteam Facilitatesupervision,peerreview,andreflectivepracticesessions 3. Operational Excellence & Scaling ContributetoclinicalKPIsandworkflowoptimisation Designandsupportscalablediagnosticprocesses Assistwithclinicexpansionandrolloutoftelehealthservices 4. Strategic Development Collaborateonclinicaldirectionandinnovation Partnerwithoperationalteamstoenhanceservicedeliveryandclientexperience Required Qualifications & Experience DoctorateinClinicalPsychology (orCharteredequivalent) Minimum5yearspost-qualification,with2+yearsinaseniororsupervisoryrole FullytrainedinADOS-2andADI-R (additionaltoolslikeSB5orGriffithsareaplus) Experiencemanagingmultidisciplinaryteams Understandingofautismdiagnosticpathwaysandnationalstandards Evidenceofinvolvementinclinicalgovernanceinitiatives Desirable Experience Backgroundinastartuporfast-growingclinicalsetting Interestindigitaltransformationandprocessinnovation Strongproblem-solvinganddecision-makinginevolvingenvironments Experiencewithclinicalaudit,safeguarding,andriskframeworks Soft Skills & Cultural Fit Resilientandadaptableunderpressure Supportiveleadershipstylewithafocusonmentoring Highattentiontodetailandclinicalquality Collaborativeacrossclinicalandoperationalfunctions Values-drivenandpassionateaboutimprovingaccesstocare Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Teamproductivityandefficiency Qualityandtimelinessofreports Staffsatisfactionandretention Adherencetoclinicalandcompliancestandards Benefits Competitive salary Hybridworkflexibility Supportforongoingprofessionaldevelopmentandtraining Involvementinshapinginnovativemodelsofcare Application Process Interestedapplicantsshouldsubmit: ACVandcoverletter Evidenceofautismassessmentexperiencealignedwithbest-practicestandards Examples of leadership or contributions to clinical governance and team development