This Senior Orthoptist role at Regional Hospital Mullingar offers an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive Ophthalmic Service delivering specialist orthoptic care across Mullingar, Longford, and Athlone. The position is permanent and whole-time, providing long-term career stability within the public health service.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, advanced orthoptic expertise, and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care across acute and regional services.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive orthoptic assessment and treatment for adult and paediatric patients
• Manage complex ocular motility and binocular vision conditions
• Contribute to multidisciplinary ophthalmology clinics
• Provide regional outreach services across Longford and Athlone
• Support service development and clinical audit initiatives
• Supervise and support junior orthoptic staff and students
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HSE standards
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and governance requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Degree (or equivalent) in Orthoptics
• Eligibility for registration with CORU
• Significant post-qualification experience delivering orthoptic services
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of clinical expertise relevant to senior practice
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience in service development and clinical leadership (desirable)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Orthoptist – Senior, Grade 3417)
• Public service pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Paid professional development and CPD support
• Structured incremental pay progression
• Standard public service working hours
(Salary scales apply in accordance with Department of Health Circulars and August 2025 revisions.)
Location & Employer Information
Base Location:
Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
(Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr)
The post holder will also provide regional ophthalmic services in Longford and Athlone.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services, delivering acute, community, and specialist care across hospital and regional settings.
Application Details
• Job Reference: RHM1125327
• Advertisement Type: External (Open to HSE & non-HSE applicants)
• Recruiting Area: HSE Dublin & Midlands
• Closing Date: 15 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
Informal Enquiries:
Martin Jennings
Operations & Clinical Services Manager
Regional Hospital Mullingar
📧 [email protected]
📞 044 93 94140
