Senior Psychologist at the Alders Unit Tallaght

• N/A for overseas candidates requires Critical Skills Visa
  
  

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across all aspects of a specialist Child Sexual Abuse Service, including Assessment, Consultation and Therapy.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

• 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.

AND

• Hold a post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology recognised by the
  
  

Psychological Society of Ireland

OR

• Hold a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology, 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.
• Have had at least 5 years’ satisfactory post graduate experience in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (inclusive
  
  

of time spent pursuing a recognised Post Graduate Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology).

• Must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability to discharge
  
  

satisfactorily the duties of the office.

• Possess a high standard of professional attainment.
• Have substantial experience working directly with children and their families, to include both assessment and therapy.
  
  

How To Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are 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 CVs and cover letter is Thursday, 26th November 2026 by 23:45 pm.

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.

Late applications won’t be accepted.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Dr Sarah Hanson, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist at Sarah.Hanson@childrenshealthireland.ie 01 5106250 or Breege Maxwell, Interim Director at Brigid.Maxwell@childrenshealth.ie 01 5106250

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2027 for your information only:

• 8thFebruary 2027
• 8thMarch 2027
• 5thApril 2027