Overview
Post Title:
Principal Specialist Neuropsychologist
Post Status:
Permanent Contract
Department
Neuropsychology
Location:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to:
Head of Psychology
Salary:
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 week
Closing Date:
12 Noon on 5/6/2026
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Overview
The 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.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver 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 Development
With 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 Supervision
Provide clinical supervision to psychology staff (assistant, basic, and senior grades).
Contribute to recruitment, selection, and induction of staff
Support workforce planning, training needs analysis, and continuing professional development (CPD).
Deputise for the Head of Psychology or senior manager as required.
Education and Training
Contribute 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 Audit
Engage 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 Practice
Ensure 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.
Qualifications
Essential
Honours 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.
Desirable
Specialist 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 Lunt
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