A permanent, whole-time Clinical Optometrist vacancy has arisen with HSE Dublin and South East, based at Clonmel Community Care Centre in Tipperary South. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optometrist to deliver a meaningful community eyecare service across primary care settings in the south-east region.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be based at Clonmel Community Care Centre and will deliver optometry services across a number of locations, including Cashel Primary Care Centre. The post is situated within Primary Care Services Tipperary South, forming part of the broader HSE Dublin and South East health region.
A panel may be formed from this campaign for the grade of Clinical Optometrist, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled across HSE Dublin and South East. The lifespan of any panel formed is subject to the ongoing restructuring within the HSE.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Optometrist will be expected to demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in optometry as relevant to the role, providing high-quality, patient-centred eyecare services within a primary care framework. Specific duties will be outlined in the job specification available through the application portal.
Requirements
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in optometry relevant to the role.
- Eligibility to work in a HSE clinical setting.
- Full details of qualifications and competency requirements are set out in the job specification, available on Rezoomo.
Salary & Contract
Contract: Permanent Wholetime
Salary: €64,551 – €73,203 per annum (HSE Optometrist, Clinical scale, 7-point incremental scale, plus Long Service Increments of €74,758 and €76,007 where applicable). Based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026.
Location
The post is based at Clonmel Community Care Centre, Co. Tipperary, with service delivery extending to Cashel Primary Care Centre and other locations within the Tipperary South area. Clonmel is the largest inland town in Ireland and serves as the administrative centre of Co. Tipperary, offering strong transport links and a well-established primary care infrastructure.
The role sits within HSE Dublin and South East, a health region encompassing Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin — one of the largest and most diverse health regions in the country.
About HSE Dublin and South East
HSE Dublin and South East is responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of health and social care services across its region. Primary Care Services in Tipperary South play a vital role in providing accessible, community-based healthcare, reducing the need for acute hospital attendance and improving health outcomes for local populations.
Application Details
Reference: SE26OPTC
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo. Candidates are advised to submit their application at least one hour before the closing date and time to ensure successful upload. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date — no exceptions.
If you require a Reasonable Accommodation to support your participation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Adam Grogan, Campaign Lead: adam.grogan1@hse.ie
For informal enquiries, contact Tara Hunt, General Manager, Primary Care Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South: GMPC.CKST@hse.ie | Tel: 056 7785 4667
