Clinical Optometrist

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to provide optometry services to patients of CHI including:

• Participation in a multidisciplinary team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmologists, and Nursing Staff to deliver coordinated care to our patients
• Responsibility for refractions and ophthalmic examinations
• Performing diagnostic services such as OCT’s and visual fields as required
• Detection of ophthalmic pathology in patients referred to the Eye Department and to direct such patients for appropriate treatment.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must:

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as an Optometrist in the Optometrist Register with the Optical Registration Board at CORU.
• Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• Have experience of practice in relevant fields relating to patient management.
• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Wednesday the 11th of February 2026 by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Meave Graham, Acting Deputy HSCP Director, Meave.graham@childrenshealthireland.ie.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

• Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• March 9th
• April 13th

Please confirm your acceptance of this post with us at your earliest convenience & a proposed start date for this post.