Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist (Fix term contract)

Nua Healthcare Limited; Gormanston; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction

CPD

Career opportunities

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Bike to work Scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Limited is seeking a Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist to contribute to psychological services across a range of complex needs for children and adults in our residential and supported living settings.

The role requires adherence to professional standards, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care in line with company ethos.

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Eligible for PSI registration or already registered.
• Knowledge of assessment, formulation and evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to professional governance and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychological services across children and adults.
• Conduct assessment, formulation and programme implementation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports in compliance with GDPR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Rapport building

Written communication

IT skills

Clinical governance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

PSI registration eligibility

Job description

• Comprehensive Induction process

Location: Gormanston, County Meath, Ireland Clinical Professionals Salary: As per Company scale

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• Specific Illness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications for the role of a Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological services across Nua Healthcare Services, supporting children and adults with a range of complex intellectual disabilities, mental health difficulties, and associated support needs.

This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To use company IT systems as instructed and to never share your passwords with another or do anything likely to result in the unutilised disclosure of and or personal data as defined under the General Data Protects Regulations (GDPR).
• Provide a range of psychological services as required including assessment, review, programme implementation, behaviour management and diagnostic.
• Promote and deliver services within the Company ethos and philosophy.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an integrated and coordinated service to our patients and contribute to the development of person-centred plans.
• With the Team, maintain statistical records and input to service reports and other relevant reports as required.
• Ensure that professional standards are maintained.
• Monitor and keep up to date with developments in Psychology and early intervention, including attending training courses and participating in research and development.
• Contribute towards the on-going development of the service as required.
• Maintain quality standards within the service and participate in quality development.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Skills Requirement

Essential Criteria

• Possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Candidates currently completing their postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology may be considered.
• Candidates must meet the registration requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or be eligible for registration.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, and evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to working within professional, ethical, and clinical governance frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, emotional awareness, and a psychologically informed approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and IT skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality clinical documentation and reports.
• Ability to contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn, develop, and engage in supervision and training.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to the values and ethos of Nua Healthcare Services.

Other Requirements

• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity, individuality, and the needs of the people we support.
• Professional, ethical, and compassionate approach to clinical practice.
• Experience of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health difficulties, and/or other complex needs is desirable.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality psychological services.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

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