Head Of Psychology

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Allied HealthNursing Full time

Medforce are delighted to be recruiting a Head of Psychology for a leadingvoluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.
The Head of Psychology will lead the delivery of high-quality psychological services to children and adults with complex disabilities, including through our client's Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) and enhanced care pathways.
This leadership role will guide service transformation, with a strong focus on autism and neurodiversity, aligning services with our client's strategic vision.
This position reports to theHead of National Specialist Services, Research and Education
Key Stakeholders:
Multidisciplinary teams and Heads of Discipline
Parents, carers, and advocates
HSE, Tusla, and other agencies
CDNT managers and senior leadership
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic and Clinical Leadership
Drive service expansion beyond physical disability
Lead service development in autism and neurodiversity
Ensure high standards of assessment, intervention, consultation, and support
Embed evidence-based practices and supervise clinical teams
2. Stakeholder Engagement
Build partnerships with families, communities, and external agencies
Represent our client in national forums and promote service user feedback
3. Research and Innovation
Promote and lead research initiatives
Collaborate with academic institutions to enhance practice
4. Education and Knowledge Sharing
Lead internal and external education programmes
Oversee training and supervision of trainee psychologists
5. Operational Oversight
Monitor performance, manage risk, and ensure compliance
Lead clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
Support recruitment, resource management, and professional supervision
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
PSI Registration
Extensive experience in disability, autism, and neurodiversity
Proven strategic leadership and service transformation
Strong clinical expertise and research background
Key Competencies
Visionary leadership with a passion for inclusion and innovation
Expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication
Commitment to evidence-based practice, diversity, and public service values
Strong collaborator and team leader with a forward-thinking mindset
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to
If you refer a Psychologist to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus
T&C's apply
#MEDAHP
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Head Of Psychology

    1 day ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Allied HealthNursing Full time

    Medforce are delighted to be recruiting a Head of Psychology for a leadingvoluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.The Head of Psychology will lead the delivery of high-quality psychological services to children and adults with complex disabilities, including through our client's Children's Disability...

  • 15h Left: Lecturer in Health Psychology

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Full time

    Job Title: Lecturer in Health Psychology Reporting To: Head of Department Location: St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 School (or department): Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health Contract type/duration: Full-time, temporary post for 12 months commencing September/October 2025 Closing date for applications: 25th August 2025 Interview date:...

  • 3 Days Left: Head of Digital

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Waystone Full time

    Summary:Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, Head of Digital, will be an integral part of the Team's and Organisation's success.We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Digital to lead the design and delivery of our company's digital transformation agenda.As we invest in digitising key operational processes and client touchpoints, the...

  • Head Assessment

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Healthcare Businesswomen'S Association Full time

    Job Description SummaryLocation: Dublin, Ireland; London, UK(Remote); Prague, Czech Republic - #LI-HybridClosing date for applications: 4th August 2025About the role:At Novartis, talent selection is not just about filling roles—it's about shaping the future of medicine through people.By combining tested industry best-practices in assessment and selection...

  • Psychologist - Irish Prison Service, North Dublin

    1 day ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

    Locum Staff Grade (Grade II) Clinical or Counselling Psychologist required for Mountjoy Prison.Mountjoy prison is a closed, medium security prison for adult males.It is the main committal prison for Dublin city and county.The appointed Grade II Psychologist will support the Senior Psychologist and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to treat people who have...

  • Head Assessment

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Novartis Farmacéutica Full time

    Location: Dublin, Ireland; London, UK(Remote); Prague, Czech Republic - #LI-HybridClosing date for applications: 4th August 2025About the role:At Novartis, talent selection is not just about filling roles—it's about shaping the future of medicine through people.By combining tested industry best-practices in assessment and selection with the latest research...

  • FutureNeuro StAR Lecturer

    3 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Full time

    Job Title: FutureNeuro StAR Lecturer Reporting To: Head of Department or nominee Location: FutureNeuro Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (RCSI), Dublin School (or department): Relevant academic dept. in RCSI. Salary and package: The salary for this position is €73,195 until the post is tenured as permanent academic lectureships (3-5...

  • Head Of Cloud Centre Of Excellence

    12 hours ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Bank Of Ireland Full time

    What is the opportunity?Join the leading bank in Ireland as the driving force behind our Cloud Adoption initiative.Lead a dedicated organisation of Cloud Engineering, Architecture, and Cloud Business Office teams spearheading our Digital Transformation efforts.You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our systems remain available and secure by using pioneering...

  • RQ979 Senior Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Peamount Healthcare Full time

    Job Specification and Terms & Conditions Job Title & Grade - Senior Psychologist Campaign Reference - RQ979 Closing Date - Sunday August 10th Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks notice will be given Informal enquires - Director of Rehabilitation, Catherine Slattery - Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin...

  • Rq979 Senior Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Peamount Healthcare Full time

    Job Specification and Terms & Conditions Job Title & Grade - Senior Psychologist Campaign Reference - RQ979 Closing Date - Sunday August 10th Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks notice will be given Informal enquires - Director of Rehabilitation, Catherine Slattery - Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co.Dublin...