RHM-- - Senior Orthoptist

Senior Orthoptist

RHM-11-25-327

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Location of Post:

Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co Westmeath. / Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available within the Ophthalmic Service. The post holder will be based in Regional Hospital Mullingar and will also provide regional services within Longford and Athlone.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a period of 2 years, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

Name: Martin Jennings

Title: Operations & Clinical Services Manager, Regional Hospital Mullingar

E-mail: martin.jennings@hse.ie

Tel: 044 93 94140

HR Point of Contact:

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Name: Brittany Mitchell

Title: Recruitment Team Lead, Dublin & Midlands Region

E-mail: Brittany.Mitchell@hse.ie

Tel: 087 448 5381

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition possess:

(i) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University.

or

(ii) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool.

or

(iii) BMed Sci (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield.

or

(iv) A validated qualification equivalent to (i) or (ii) or (iii) above.

or

(v) Be registered as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professionals

Council UK (HCPC).

and

(b) Candidates must have 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.

and

(c) Candidates must 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.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specifics:

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in providing Orthoptic Services as relevant to the role.