Principal Psychologist (Specialist)
St James's Hospital, Dublin
About Us
St James’s Hospital is Ireland’s largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin’s south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.
Purpose of the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist (Specialist) to join the experienced and established Department of Psychological Medicine at St James’s Hospital (SJH). In addition to their role with neurology patients referred to Psychological Medicine, they will be a key member of the FND MDT and the Headache MDT, leading in the development and delivery of an evidence‑based psychology service for FND patients, Headache patients and Neurology patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the evidence‑based psychology service for FND, Headache, and Neurology patients.
* Collaborate as a key member of the FND and Headache multidisciplinary teams.
* Develop and deliver clinical interventions tailored to patient needs.
* Engage with neurology patients referred to Psychological Medicine.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience as detailed in the associated Role Profile.
* Relevant experience in psychological medicine and multidisciplinary care settings.
Contact Information
* Dr. Sharon O’Sullivan, Principal Psychologist, Dept. of Psychological Medicine – Tel 01 4103457
* Dr. John Cooney, Consultant Psychiatrist, Dept. of Psychological Medicine – Tel 01 4103457
* Dr. Siobhan Hutchenson, Consultant Neurologist (Headache service) – Tel 01 4103688
* Dr. Aoife Laffan, Consultant Neurologist (FND service) – Tel 01 4103652
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid–Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
St. James’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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