Staff grade psychology post for neuromuscular service

Staff grade psychology post for neuromuscular service. The purpose of this role is to deliver a research programme to examine the needs for a psychology service for children with neuro-muscular conditions at CHI (examples of conditions include Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker Muscular dystrophy, Spinal muscular atrophy among others). This will involve the delivery of high quality patient and family-centred psychological assessment and therapeutic services in a paediatric specialty and to fully and competently discharge the duties of the post.

The post-holder will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI), the Principal Specialist Psychologist and Senior Grade Psychologist and the PhD Research student employed for this project to deliver the stated aims of the research within the timeframe of the project. The post-holder is part of a 3 year research project where the aim is to develop, implement and evaluate paediatric psychology care for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions and their families attending CHI Tertiary clinics.

• Deliver a research programme to examine the needs for a psychology service for children with neuro-muscular conditions at CHI; ensure high quality patient and family-centred psychological assessment and therapeutic services in a paediatric setting.
• Work with the PI, Principal Specialist Psychologist, Senior Grade Psychologist and PhD Research student to deliver the aims of the project within the project timeframe.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of paediatric psychology care for children and young people with neuromuscular conditions and their families at CHI tertiary clinics.

• Hold a recognised University degree or diploma with psychology as a major subject and honours; or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Hold a relevant post-graduate professional qualification in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children (with reference to regulations on the Employment of Psychologists in the Health Services and PSI Guidelines on Post Graduate Training & Qualifications).
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letters is the 2nd of September by 23:45. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on the careers page by clicking "Apply for Job". Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries, contact: Dr Helena Rushe (Director of Psychology), Dr Anne Kehoe (Principal Psychology Manager), Professor Denise Mc Donald (Consultant Paediatrician in Neurodisability CHI / Associate Academic Professor TCD), or Victoria Gsamelova for other queries relating to this recruitment process.

Please Note

CHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. Ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. If not completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Commencement dates for 2025:

• October 13th
• November 10th
• December 15th