Senior Orthoptist RHM-01-2025-07 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available within the Ophthalmic Service.
The post holder will be based in Regional Hospital Mullingar and will also provide regional services within Longford and Athlone.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a period of 2 years, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Informal Enquries: Gary Kavanagh, Business Manager
Regional Hospital Mullingar
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HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:
Anto George
HR Recruitment Officer
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Purpose of the Post: To conduct Orthoptic assessment and treatments for children and adults across the three sites of Mullingar, Longford and Athlone.
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition possess:
(i) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University.
or (ii) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool.
or (iii) BMed Sci (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield.
or (iv) A validated qualification equivalent to (i) or (ii) or (iii) above.
or (v) Be registered as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professionals
Council UK (HCPC).
and (b) Candidates must have 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.
and (c) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Health A candidate 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.
Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specifics: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in providing Orthoptic Services as relevant to the role.