Role Title:Senior Psychologist, Cork Contract:Full-time, permanent (subject to probationary period) Office location:Carrigrohane Road, Cork Salary scale: HSE Senior Psychologist scale Role Overview: Headway Ireland is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Grade Psychologist with strong experience and interest in neuropsychology and community rehabilitation to lead our Cork Psychology service. Working closely with the national Psychology team, the successful candidate will be responsible for service provision and development as part of the wider Cork/Kerry Rehabilitation services. You will work 35 hours per week, operating on daytime office hours Monday to Friday (time in lieu granted for evening/weekend if required). Permanent role with 6-month probationary period. You will be eligible for the company pension scheme (5% employer contribution) and Permanent Health Insurance (long-term sick leave insurance cover). Laptop and mobile phone provided for work use. Work from home option for one day per week (ongoing cover and other requirements permitting). Main Duties & Responsibilities: 1.0 Clinical 1.1Accepts referrals of persons with acquired brain injury for specialist cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and vocational assessment. 1.2 Accepts referrals of persons with acquired brain injury for specialist cognitive, emotional, and behavioural therapies, including family and group interventions. 1.3Responsible for personal clinical caseload and the provision of clinical supervision to psychologist/assistant/counsellor, as required. 1.4Contributes to the development of services to promote the psychological well-being of persons with acquired brain injury and their families. 1.5Contributes to service development and auditing, including development of effective and timely services that meet the needs of clients, and conducting ongoing evaluations of effectiveness and outcomes of services. 1.6 Attends team meetings, interdisciplinary rehabilitation meetings, case conferences, management/organisational meetings as required. 3.0 Administration 3.1Follows the policies of Headway in relation to service delivery, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection. 3.2Provides and maintains adequate statistics and records of work (including activity and waiting times) as required. 4.0 Amendment Clause 4.1 Carries out such other clinical, research and administrative duties as may from time to time be agreed with Manager. 5.0 General Conditions of Service 5.1 General conditions of service will be in accordance with those currently operating within Headway. Relevant qualifications for the post: A university degree obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And A recognised professional post-graduate PhD qualification in clinical or counselling psychology Or An equivalent non-Irish qualification validated by the Department of Health Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge: Experience in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Interest in further developing expertise in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Experience of applying evidence-based practice. Sufficient professional / clinical knowledge and experience to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Ability to apply knowledge to best practice. Competence in delivering a professional service. Commitment to providing a quality service. Ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care. Ability to utilise supervision effectively. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc. Awareness and appreciation of the client and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect. Effective team skills, flexibility and openness to change. Flexible, with ability to multitask in busy team environment. Headway is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application. Skills: clinical psychology neuropsychology counselling psychology Benefits: Flexitime Hybrid working Laptop Mobile Phone Pension 35-hour week