Overall job role:
The purpose of the post is to develop and deliver a professional Psychology service to patients attending the Endometriosis service in the Coombe Hospital, in line with service plans and objectives and within the National Model of Care guidelines. The National Model of Care for Endometriosis is based on a presumed diagnosis model, treating women based on reported symptoms. The goal is to provide timely and effective treatment at the appropriate level of intervention, guided by the principle of 'right care, right place, right time'.
Background:
Endometriosis is a difficult condition to diagnose and treat because of the variation of presentations, impacting the physical and mental wellbeing of patients at varying levels. Diagnosing endometriosis is made even more challenging because the condition does not only arise in the pelvic area but also in other parts of the body. Classic symptoms include premenstrual pain, painful menstruation, painful intercourse, infertility, pain in the abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and pain when passing stools. However, others who have endometriosis may experience few or no symptoms. The time to diagnose endometriosis varies by patient due to its varying and ambiguous symptomology. The key aim of treatment is to relieve symptoms so that the condition does not interfere with day-to-day life for patients. Broadly speaking, treatment may include pain medications, hormone treatment, and surgical interventions. The different types of surgery for endometriosis span from the most minor laparoscopic procedure that will be carried out on a day-case basis to both diagnose and treat endometriosis that is early in development, to more extensive procedures and input requiring extensive multi-disciplinary team-based approach for severe endometriosis. The most complex of cases may require involvement of other specialties like general surgery and urology.
Full job description can be found attached.
Intending applicants should submit an updated Curriculum Vitae, and letter of application before the closing date of 4pm on Friday 31st October 2025.
Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Dr Sabrina Coyle, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist on or