Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmic Surgeon

Purpose of role:

To provide locum cover to existing permanent position for a period of 18 months

This post will help to address the current surgical waiting list which is now the longest in CHI especially with the move to the new hospital where ophthalmology will have more access to lists. It will also allow for the subspecialisation of the subsets of ophthalmic disease we care for example uveitis, retina, neurology etc. Also, with the move to the new hospital we need to establish a paediatric emergency/ rapid access clinic to care for children with acute ophthalmic conditions such as chemical injuries, orbital cellulitis, trauma of the globe etc.

This 0.3 role consist of one outpatient session a week on Friday afternoon and one theatre session a week Wednesday morning with on going involvement in administration role in preparing for the opening of the new hospital including an active triage session of new referrals.

Essential Criteria:

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of ophthalmology

And

• Fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology

Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:

• Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute unscheduled care at both local and national levels
• Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals
• Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making
• Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations
• Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary relationships
• Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children’s hospital
• Experience in reconfiguring acute services across organisations and regions
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members
• Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments
• Knowledge of the Irish health sector, national health programmes and health reform agendas
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective change management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Risk and issue management skills
• Ability to recognise and respect the expertise of others and the contribution of team members and harness good teamwork and open contributions to enable the achievement of programme aims
• · Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management
• · Have excellent computer skills, competencies and knowledge of hospital data/ information systems

How to apply and other queries:

The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process

To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 11:45pm.

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.

Informal Enquiries can be obtained from:

Miss Sarah Chamney at sarah.chamney@childrenshealth ireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cillian Greene at Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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.

• 8th June
• 6th July
• 10th August
• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December