Senior Clinical Psychologist In Benign Haematology

Senior Clinical Psychologist in Benign Haematology

�� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)

�� Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Senior Clinical Psychologist in Benign Haematology

The purpose of this post is to provide a psychological assessment and intervention service to CHI patients attending the dedicated paediatric psychology in Benign Haematology speciality covering Haemogloinopathy and Red Cell disorders (including Sickle Cell disease (SCD) and Thalassaemia), Haemophilia and Coagulation disorders (including Haemophilia and Von Willebrands disease) and Bone Marrow failure syndromes (including Fanconi Anaemia and aplastic anaemia) amongst others. The post-holder will join the existing psychology service working with a principal specialist psychologist offering a paediatric psychology service, including assessments (neuropsychological assessment within post-holders competencies), interventions and liaison for children, young people and their families coping with chronic health conditions. They will also have the opportunity to deliver psychosocial education to children, young people and their families and group interventions (for instance around pain management or preparation for transition to adult services).

Why join CHI?

✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment.

✅ Competitive salary: € 99, 488– €116, 942 LSIs, aligned with HSE pay scales.

✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals.

Essential Requirements:

✨ 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.

AND

✨ 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.

AND

✨ Have relevant experience of psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in a paediatric setting

Application Process:

* Please note that the start date for this role is January 2027*

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, 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 9th June by 23:45pm. 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 for this specialty/department, please contact Dr Helena Rushe Director of Psychology at Helena.Rushe@childrenshealthireland.ie , Dr Vincent McDarby Psychology Senior Clinical Psychologist in Benign Haematology JD - 98119 Manager at Vincent.McDarby@childrenshealthireland.ie or Dr Anne Kehoe Psychology Manager at Anne.Kehoe@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.