Clinical Educational Psychologist Staff Grade

CorlannCorkFull-timePermanent

We are seeking an energetic, committed Psychologist to join our Children’s Disability Network Services - CDNT 13 team

We offer excellent public sector conditions, flexible family friendly working policies and career progression.

Applications are invited for the following:-

STAFF GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Ref: 96872

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Children Disability Team Network 13 (Carrigaline Kinsale / Bandon) with bases in Carrigaline and Bandon, Co. Cork.

Job Summary

This post is in Network 13: Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon Children’s Disability Network Team (CKB CDNT), working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs and their families. The criteria for CNDT is children with complex needs arising from a disability, where those needs require the support of an interdisciplinary disability team. This might include children with intellectual, physical, sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by Corlann South. The Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon team is based in Carrigaline and Bandon.

Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members.

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

  • Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria.
  • Have a university degree or diploma (QQI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject, AND
  • Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR
  • An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health AND
  • Must have 6 months experience of working as a Psychologist , or Trainee Psychologist under supervision, with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)
  • Driving Licence
  • Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads.

    3. Age

    The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public

    servants.

    * Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

    Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

    Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70

    4. Health

    Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the

    office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service

    5. Character

    Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character

    Salary Scale: €62,596 - €107,162 including 2 LSI’s (DOH consolidated scales 1/2/26)

    * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

    Reporting to: Children Disability Network Manager

    Informal Enquiries to:-

    Eleanor Stanton, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 21 4376581

    e-mail: Eleanor.stanton@corlann.ie

    Or

    Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200, e-mail: mark.quinn@corlann.ie

    Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026

    Interviews scheduled for Monday 25th May 2026

    Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below

    A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any Staff Grade Psychology vacancies that arise in our Cork Children Disability Services

    Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

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