The Health Service Executive is seeking a highly skilled Orthodontics Specialist to join HSE Dublin and North East, delivering specialist orthodontic services across Meath and Louth. This permanent part-time position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality dental care within community services while contributing to regional clinical leadership and patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist orthodontic assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Deliver comprehensive orthodontic treatment in line with HSE clinical guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary primary care teams.
- Supervise and support dental staff as required.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with governance standards.
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Travel across designated service areas in Meath and Louth as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Specialist in Orthodontics with the Dental Council of Ireland.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Orthodontics.
- Demonstrated experience in specialist orthodontic practice.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Orthodontics – Specialist 1465.
- Salary: €178,099 per annum (as per August 2025 HSE Consolidated Salary Scales) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Contract Type: Permanent Part-time.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based within HSE Dublin and North East, covering services in Meath and Louth. The role forms part of regional primary care services delivering specialist orthodontic care across community settings. The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
To apply, submit your application via the official HSE recruitment portal:
https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4576/job
Informal enquiries:
Ms Grainne McGill, General Manager Primary Care CH08
Tel: 046 9098766
Email: Grainne.Mcgill1@hse.ie
OR
Ms Rebecca Hampshire, Regional Services Manager Meath and Louth
Tel: 087 7441828
Email: Rebecca.hampshire@hse.ie
Application Deadline: 02 March 2026, 5:00 PM
