Slron/- / Senior Psychologist

This is an exciting opportunity for the Senior Psychologist to contribute to a well-established Psycho-oncology department in St Lukes Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) @ St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar, with the possibility of working in our two other centres across the Network. The main focus is to enhance, under the scope of psychological practice, the cancer patient’s experience, and the quality of life and health outcomes of cancer patients (both adult and children) and their caregivers, by addressing their emotional, psychological, cognitive and social needs.

The Psycho-Oncology service provides a comprehensive psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention service for both adults and children and relatives at St. Luke’s hospital. The vast majority of referrals to the Psycho-oncology Service are in relation to any or a combination of the following: a) mental health difficulties including, but not exclusive to: mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicidal behaviour, and b) oncology specific needs, including adjustment to the diagnosis and treatment, body image difficulties, treatment compliance, sleep difficulties and fatigue and sexual difficulties.

The successful candidate will provide a specialised Psycho-Oncology service, in line with service plans and objectives and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy. They will work closely with the members of the Psycho-Oncology Service and the wider multi-disciplinary team and will report to the Principal Counselling Psychologist.

There is currently one senior psychologist whole-time permanent post available in the Psychology Department, St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Centre at St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar (SLROC SLH) with the possibility of working in our two other centres across the Network.

To be considered for this post, please upload an up to date CV accompanied with a cover letter to the section provided below. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.