Principal Psychologist

at  Highfield Healthcare

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Provide clinical supervision and training to psychology staff, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
• Ensure staff are kept up to date with the latest developments in psychological practice and research and promote continuous professional development.
• Further develop academic and training links with academic centres and encourage psychologically-based research within the organization.
• Deliver training to healthcare staff on psychological interventions and care strategies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Full and unrestricted registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a recognised professional body (e.g. the Psychological Society of Ireland or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK).
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in clinical psychology, with experience in management and governance.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Broad clinical experience experience in providing psychological services within mental health settings, especially in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychiatry of later life or rehabilitation psychiatry.
• Experience in managing teams, supervising staff, and delivering training to professionals in healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service development initiatives, implement clinical audits, and contribute to research projects.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of psychological theory, models, and interventions relevant to mental health.
• Leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of professionals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities, with a focus on service delivery and development.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, research, and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
  Please contact Dr Noel Kennedy (Clinical Director) at nkennedy@highfieldhealthcare.ie with any questions.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the delivery of a high-quality psychology service at Highfield Healthcare. The post-holder will work as part of a Senior Management team to further develop integrated care, promote mental health recovery, and ensure the provision of specialist psychological services across the organisation.