Principal Specialist Neuropsychologist

Overview:
Post Title:Principal Specialist Neuropsychologist Post Status:Permanent Contract DepartmentNeuropsychology 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

Email address:victorialunt@beaumont.ie

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