The Health Service Executive is recruiting two permanent whole-time Clinical Optometrists to deliver high-quality primary care optometry services across the Dublin & South East region. These roles offer the opportunity to work within multidisciplinary primary care teams, supporting community-based eye care services across multiple locations.
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Locations
- Post 1: Primary Care Services Carlow Kilkenny
Based in Kilkenny Community Care Headquarters, delivering services including St. Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow - Post 2: Primary Care Services Tipperary South
Based in Clonmel Community Care Centre, delivering services including Cashel Primary Care Centre
A panel may be formed for future permanent or specified-purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) within Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary, subject to HSE restructuring.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive clinical optometry services in primary care settings
• Assess, diagnose, and manage visual and ocular conditions
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary primary care teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HSE policies
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and statutory standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Recognised qualification in Optometry
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the relevant professional body
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of clinical optometry experience relevant to the role
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple community locations
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Clinical Optometrist (Grade 3420) consolidated salary scales, inclusive of public sector pay agreements
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme, annual leave, and public service benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
These roles are based within HSE Dublin & South East Primary Care Services, delivering community-focused eye care across Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford. The HSE is Ireland’s national public health service provider, committed to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare nationwide. Employer details verified via EmployerDetails.md
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official application platform:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90359/
Recruitment Contact:
Aisling Martin, SECH Recruitment
Phone: 056 7784043
Email: [email protected]
Informal Enquiries:
Tara Hunt, General Manager – Primary Care Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 087 653 0690
Last Day to Apply: 19 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
