Orthoptist

Campaign Reference Number & Job Title:

GRPCS0053 Orthoptist

Grade Code:

Grade Code: 3409

County:

Galway

Hse Area:

HSE West & North West

Staff Category:

Health and Social Care Professional

Closing Date

10am on Friday 29th May 2026

Contract Type:

One permanent 14 hour week vacancy

Internal/External:

External

Proposed Interview Dates:

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries specific to the role.

Ita Kelly, Business Manager, Ophthalmology.

Tel: 0877784931

Email: Ita.Kelly1@hse.ie

Location Details:

There is currently One permanent 14 hour week vacancy available in Shantalla Primary Care Centre, Newcastle Road, Galway with outreach clinics held in Tuam Primary Care Centre

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

Application Details

Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made.

Post Specific Related Information

Please complete digital application form linked to this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome)

***CV's not accepted for this campaign***

For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available at

2026 Graduates:

Candidates who are graduating in 2026 are eligible to apply for this campaign. Please refer to Appendix 1 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information.

Candidates on existing national panels:

If you are currently on the National Panel for Orthoptist, Staff Grade you will receive a separate communication by email. This communication will advise you as to whether or not the panel you are on is due to expire.

If the panel you are on is due to expire and you would still like to be considered for future Orthoptist, Staff Grade opportunities, you may wish to apply for this new campaign.

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