Music Therapist Staff Grade

Music Therapist Staff Grade

Please note that these roles are temporary part-time, only candidates who have in date work permit can apply

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to provide a music therapy service to children attending CHI with a wide range of needs, who may be long or short-term patients in the hospital. Services will include assessments, consultations, and/or ongoing treatment.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Masters Level Qualification in Music Therapy (please attach a copy of you degree to your application)

• Member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists/ the British Association of Music Therapists or equivalent (please attach a copy of your membership to your application)

• Experience working with infants, children and/or adolescents (please indicate your experience in Cover letter)

• Comfortable and confident with vocal and guitar/and other accompaniment skills adolescents (please indicate your experience in Cover letter)

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Competition Specific Selection Process

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 is 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 CV’s and cover letter is Thursday, 12th March 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 considered.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Dr Helena Rushe, Director of Psychology at Helena.Rushe@childrenshealthireland.ie

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, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new 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 2026 for your information only.

• May 11th
• June 8th