Are you a versatile dynamic psychologist interested in being at the cutting edge of child-centred paediatric care in Ireland? The psychology department in CHI is expanding and has openings for both senior and staff grade psychologists (full-time and part-time) in a number of different clinical specialisms, including neurology, neurodisability, cystic fibrosis, rheumatology and Spinal.
This is an exciting time to join this innovative team of psychologists, in advance of the move to the new children's hospital.
As well as being the largest paediatric hospital in Europe, the new children's hospital will be a centre of excellence in a state of the art facility.
What better time to join our team? Although paediatric psychology experience is desirable, it is not necessary and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified clinical, counselling and educational psychologists.
Please get in contact if you would like more information about the posts.
The post holder will provide a psychological service to children and families referred to the Paediatric Psychology service at CHI.
The service provides psychological support to children attending CHI who present with mild to moderate psychological difficulties that occur in the context of a medical illness and/or physical symptoms.
The post holder will work with multiple teams and provide a psychology service on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Essential Criteria: · 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 or hold a recognised qualification equivalent to above
And · Hold a relevant post-graduate professional qualification in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Or · Hold a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children.
Applicants should refer to the Dept.
of Health & Children regulations on the Employment of Psychologists in the Health Services, as well as, the PSI Guidelines on Post Graduate Training & Qualifications.
· Be eligible for Senior Grade i.e.
has a minimum of two whole years' experience working at Staff Grade level, following completion of post graduate professional training.
Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Thursday 28th November 2024 by 17:00. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries in relation to these posts, please contact: Dr Helena Rushe, Director of Psychology (01) 8784293, Dr Anne Kehoe, Principal Psychology Manager (******) or Dr Vincent McDarby, Principal Psychology Manager (086) 8042077.
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