Senior Psychologist

Desired Skills: Team Leading,Performance Management,Leadership,Person Centred

We are currently recruiting a Senior Psychologist to join a specialist Multidisciplinary Pain Management Service within Sligo University Hospital.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support to adults experiencing chronic pain, working as part of an established, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for adults with chronic pain–related psychological distress.
• Deliver both individual and group-based interventions, contributing to the design and evaluation of group programmes.
• Carry a varied clinical caseload with autonomy and professional responsibility across assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated case planning and coordinated service delivery.
• Offer clinical supervision to Psychology staff and trainee psychologists.
• Participate in research, audit, and service development aligned with Sláintecare objectives.
• Contribute to clinical governance, mandatory training, and continuous professional development.
• Engage in teaching, consultation, and training for staff and external partners as required.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised Honours Degree in Psychology (QQI Level 8 equivalent).
• Hold a recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology (or equivalent validated by the Department of Health).
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience, including at least 2 years post-qualification.
• Have the required 60 days of supervised clinical placement/work experience in the relevant psychology settings (as per qualification type).
• Demonstrate experience providing psychological assessment and intervention for adults with chronic pain.
• Demonstrate experience in the development and delivery of group-based interventions.
• Possess the clinical knowledge, professional values, and communication skills required for senior practice.
• Have access to transport for service delivery requirements.

• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience in service evaluation or research
• Leadership capability and ability to supervise others
• Flexibility, resilience, and commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Clear understanding of professional ethics, governance, and evidence-based practice

• This is a 12-month temporary post aligned with the Sláintecare Pain Management initiative.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, and Garda vetting.
• The role is governed by HSE employment, training, and CPD requirements.

If you are interestred in this role, feel free to reach out to me via email at gavin.carroll@peglobal.net or call me on 0861913159