Clinical Neuropsychologist

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rates

Premium pay for Sunday shifts

Fortnightly pay

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to lead our team across care settings in Ireland. You will conduct neuropsychological assessments, develop case formulations, and supervise junior staff, delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting discharge planning.

You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring GDPR compliance and driving service improvements across our network of nursing homes and community care sites.

Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognised institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology with eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or an equivalent recognised psychological regulatory body.
• Candidates who qualified outside the Republic of Ireland must have their qualifications validated by the PSI before the interview stage.
• Minimum of 3 years' postgraduate psychology experience, including relevant supervised professional training.
• Demonstrated experience in the psychological assessment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic management of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychometric, neuropsychological, functional, and behavioural assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Develop case formulations and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions through individual and group therapy sessions.
• Design, implement, and monitor Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans across the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychoeducation, emotional support, and rehabilitation guidance to residents and their families, promoting person-centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop rehabilitation goals, participate in case conferences, contribute to discharge planning, and support community reintegration.
• Undertake capacity assessments, ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and clinical governance standards.
• Deliver clinical supervision, education, training, and consultation to assistant psychologists and staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, prepare reports, contribute to audits and quality improvement.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals and external agencies to coordinate resident care.
• Engage in research and CPD to support service development.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessments

ABI rehabilitation

Clinical supervision

Report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

GDPR & governance

Discipline & ethics

Driving licence

Education

Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (PSI eligibility)

PSI qualification validation if outside ROI

3+ years postgraduate psychology experience

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are currently looking for a Clinical Neuropsychologist to lead our team and ensure we are offering the best standard of care to our Residents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychometric, neuropsychological, functional, and behavioural assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation outcomes.
  
• Develop case formulations and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions through individual and group therapy sessions.
  
• Design, implement, and monitor Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, ensuring consistent application across the multidisciplinary team.
  
• Provide psychoeducation, emotional support, and rehabilitation guidance to residents and their families, promoting person-centred care.
  
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to develop rehabilitation goals, participate in case conferences, contribute to discharge planning, and support community reintegration.
  
• Undertake capacity assessments, maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and professional guidelines, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and clinical governance standards.
  
• Deliver clinical supervision, education, training, and consultation to assistant psychologists and staff, supporting continuous professional development.
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, prepare comprehensive reports, contribute to audits, accreditation activities, and ongoing service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare professionals, external agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate seamless resident care and support services.
  
• Promote excellence in psychological practice by participating in research, continuous professional development, policy implementation, and other duties that support the ongoing development of the service.
  

Requirements

• Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognised institution.
  
• Recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology with eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or an equivalent recognised psychological regulatory body.
  
• Candidates who qualified outside the Republic of Ireland must have their qualifications validated by the PSI before the interview stage.
  
• Minimum of 3 years' postgraduate psychology experience, including relevant supervised professional training.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the psychological assessment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic management of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).
  
• Strong knowledge of neuropsychological assessments, evidence-based interventions, behavioural support, and rehabilitation planning.
  
• Experience delivering training, education, workshops, and presentations to multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals.
  
• Experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to Assistant Psychologists or trainee psychologists.
  
• Excellent clinical reasoning, case formulation, report writing, organisational, and caseload management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic clinical environment.
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with a compassionate, ethical, and person-centred approach to care.
  
• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
  
• Full, clean driving licence and access to own transport (essential).
  

Excellent hourly rates

Premium pay for Sunday and short-notice shifts

Fortnightly pay – reliable and on time

Flexible shifts – choose when you work

No minimum hours required

Opportunity to pick up shifts that suit your schedule

Access to shifts across multiple locations

Priority access to available shifts within our network

Work within a supportive and welcoming team environment

Ideal for those balancing family, studies, or other commitments

A great alternative to agency work

Referral bonus for introducing colleagues

Opportunity to work across a network of well-established nursing homes