Posted 10 June, 2026
Social Work Clinical Tutor
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1573910496
Job Title : Social Work Clinical Tutor
Pay Scale : Social Work Clinical Tutor
Closing Date : 22-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post Summary
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 James's Hospital for professional practice purposes.
Please note that Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for the post.
Post status: Permanent Contract
Hours of Post: Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at: [http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf ]
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:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal Enquiries: Dr Erna O'Connor, Director of Practice Education, Trinity College. Email [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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 Ireland's 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 work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Social Work Clinical Tutor
Closing Date : 22-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post Summary
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 James's Hospital for professional practice purposes.
Please note that Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for the post.
Post status: Permanent Contract
Hours of Post: Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at: [http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf ]
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:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal Enquiries: Dr Erna O'Connor, Director of Practice Education, Trinity College. Email [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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 Ireland's 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 work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
