Clinical Specialist Orthoptist in Dublin
- Salary
- €72,119–€83,689 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Nov 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is leading the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare across hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
The purpose of this post is to fulfil the duties of a Clinical Specialist Orthoptist as outlined in the attached job description. The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.
Requirements
- Eligible applicants must possess on the closing date for the competition:
- BSc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University
- OR BSc (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool
- OR BMed Sci (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield
- OR a validated qualification equivalent to the above
- OR registration as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professional Council, UK (HCPC)
- 5 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience, some of which must be in a paediatric setting
- Requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Fluent English
Details
- Salary: €72,119–€83,689 per year
- Location: Dublin
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 26 November 2026 at 23:45
- Commencement Dates (for reference):
- 8 February 2027
- 8 March 2027
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria are met
- A CV
Note: CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
For informal enquiries about the specialty/department, contact:
Gillian O’Mullane, Clinical Specialist Orthoptist
[email protected]
For other recruitment process queries, contact:
Victoria Gsamelova, Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required to apply for this Clinical Specialist Orthoptist role?
- Applicants must possess either a BSc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Liverpool, or the University of Sheffield; a validated equivalent qualification; or registration as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professional Council, UK (HCPC).
- How many years of clinical experience are required for this role?
- Candidates must have 5 years full-time post-qualification clinical experience, with some of this experience in a paediatric setting.
- Where will the successful candidate be required to work?
- The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services, including hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght, and the Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
- What is the closing date and time for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 26 November 2026 at 23:45.
- How should applications be submitted?
- Applications must be submitted via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. A cover letter and CV are required, and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.