The post holder will join the Trim Children’s Disability Services, HSE Dublin and North East. They will carry a clinical case-load of children with complex disabilities aged 0-18 years and will also provide Specialist Supervision for assigned Psychologists working in Children’s Disability Services.

The post-holder will additionally carry out relevant duties as assigned by their line manager.  In addition, and in line with best clinical practice and governance, the Principal Psychologist Specialist may be required to carry leadership roles and duties to support high standards of clinical practice and governance. Such duties will be determined in agreement with the Children’s Disability Network Manager.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Candidates must hold:

• A recognised University degree or diploma obtained with first or second class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

            And

• A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated.

           And

• Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the postgraduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity.

          And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Job Description

Job Spec Principal Psychologist Specialist