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
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Deliver a specialist neuropsychology service including comprehensive assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention.
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Manage a complex clinical caseload and referral pathways, including prioritisation and waiting list management.
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Provide consultation to multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues and contribute to integrated patient care planning.
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Produce high-quality clinical reports and communicate findings effectively to patients, families, and professionals.
Leadership and Service Development
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With the Head of Psychology, lead the development, planning, and evaluation of neuropsychology services in line with organisational and national priorities.
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Contribute to service planning, policy development, and implementation of clinical pathways and operational procedures.
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Promote quality improvement, clinical audit, and evidence-based practice.
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Participate in and support organisational change, innovation, and service redesign initiatives.
Management and Supervision
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Provide clinical supervision to psychology staff (assistant, basic, and senior grades).
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Contribute to recruitment, selection, and induction of staff
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Support workforce planning, training needs analysis, and continuing professional development (CPD).
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Deputise for the Head of Psychology or senior manager as required.
Education and Training
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Contribute to education and training of MDT staff through teaching, consultation, and knowledge translation.
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Support undergraduate and postgraduate psychology training, including supervision of trainees.
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Maintain links with academic institutions and contribute to professional development initiatives.
Research and Audit
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Engage in and lead research relevant to neuropsychology.
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Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and dissemination of findings (e.g. publications, presentations).
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Support integration of research evidence into clinical practice.
Governance, Quality and Professional Practice
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Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and legal standards, including data protection and confidentiality.
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Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and reporting.
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Participate in departmental and hospital governance structures, meetings, and committees.
Qualifications:
Essential
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Honours degree in Psychology and recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
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Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years at senior level.
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Demonstrated expertise in neuropsychological assessment and intervention.
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Experience working with complex neuropsychological conditions in an acute or specialist setting.
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Experience of supervision, leadership, and service development.
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Strong multidisciplinary working and communication skills.
Desirable
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Specialist training, experience or qualification in Neuropsychology.
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Experience in research, audit, and publication.
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Experience in service planning, quality improvement, and change management.
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Leadership and management training/experience.
Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name: Victoria Lunt
Email address:[email protected]
