CORLANN WEST REGION
POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST STAFF GRADE
EAST GALWAY ADULT SERVICES
JOB REF: 98780
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist, Staff Grade
Location of Post: East Galway Adult Services
The Role:
The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for the delivery of psychological services within a multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary team structure to adults in the east Galway areas.
The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
Specific Conditions:
Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability.
Staff must respect the rights and personal dignity of the person
Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect, equality, and that promote their independence.
Reporting/Responsible to:
Head of Psychology Department/Deputy
Clinical Supervision also provided by Senior Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates must at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post satisfy Dept of Health and Children as well as Psychological Society of Ireland Guidelines for appointment of Clinical Psychologists.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge:
Evaluating Information & Judging Situations
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change
Professional Competence
Demonstrate sufficient professional / clinical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
Demonstrate experience of applying evidence based practice
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice
Demonstrate competence in delivering a professional service
Demonstrate knowledge of research methods
Demonstrate an awareness of the organisation of the Irish Health Service
Commitment to Providing a Quality Service
Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service
Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care
Demonstrate the ability to manage self in a busy working environment
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
Team Player Skills
Demonstrate effective team skills
Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate a willingness to develop Information and Communications Technology skills relevant to the role
Display effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc.
Display awareness and appreciation of the person supported and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
A full clean Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post.
Working Hours:
70 hours per fortnight. Hours will generally be within the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. This could change with national agreements within Irish Health Service.
Remuneration:
Department of Health Psychologist, Clinical, salary scale (01/02/2026) - 62,596 x 10 increments - 100,666 (max) per annum.
LSI 1 103,912 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
LSI 2 107,162 per annum is payable after a further 3 years.
Annual Leave:
27 days per annum
Tenure:
The post is Permanent Full Time and pensionable.
Travel:
The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The base for travel purposes is most likely to be located in the Loughrea and/or Clarinbridge area.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employers discretion.
Full Job Description attached
Informal enquiries to Dr. Mary Davis, Head of Psychology Department/Principal Clinical Psychologist at 087 6175794
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms & CVs online is 5pm, Friday June 12, 2026
Interviews for this post will be held on Monday June 22 2026
Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
