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.