The School of Social Work and Social Policy offers social work education via the Bachelor in Social Studies (BSS) and the Master in Social Work (MSW). This post is to directly support practice education as an integral component of these flagship social work programmes. Specifically, the clinical tutor will work across the university and hospital sites to co-ordinate, resource and develop social work practice-education for Trinity College BSS and MSW students at St James Hospital. The appointee will also contribute to the practice education, teaching and research programmes of the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College. The clinical tutor will report to the Head of School (Social Work and Social Policy) in Trinity College as the main line manager, and to the Principal Social Worker in St Jamess Hospital for professional practice purposes. Please note that Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for the post. Candidates must hold a degree in social sciences at Bachelor/Master/PhD level. They must be registered, or eligible to register, as a social worker with CORU, Health and Social Care Professional Regulator in Ireland. They must have a minimum of three years post qualifying social work practice experience. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post. They will have substantial experience in the provision of social work practice education together with excellent social work practice, leadership and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and collegiate team with an established track record in social work, education and research. Informal Enquiries: Dr Erna OConnor, Director of Practice Education, Trinity College. Email Full job description is available on the TCD Vacancies Portal. Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Post: Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at: Salary: This appointment will be made on the Social Work Clinical Tutor Scale (€71,690 to €81,910 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. How to apply:Applications will only be accepted via the TCD Vacancies Portal Closing Date: 22 June 2026 (Noon Irish Time) Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
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