CHW Orthoptist, Senior

Job Title and Grade

Orthoptist, Senior

(Ortoptach, Sinsearach)

(Grade Code: 3417)

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post at 01/02/2026 is:

€64,551-€65,928-€67,348-€68,754-€70,162-€71642-€73,203-€74,758-€76,007

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link.

HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information.

https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/

Campaign Reference

CHW48SO26

Closing Date

Thursday 7th of May 2026 at 12 noon.

Proposed Interview Date (s)

As soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Taking up Appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post

There is currently one temporary whole-time vacancy available in:

Ophthalmology Department, Roscommon Primary Care Centre, Golf links road, Roscommon F42HY97

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Orthoptist, SeniorCommunity Ophthalmology, Primary Care within HSE West and North West Community Services (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Dr Mairde Mc Guire, Mairide.mcguire1@hse.ie

Dr Shane O Regan, shane.oregan2@hse.ie

Operational

Ita Kelly, ita.kelly1@hse.ie 087 7784931