Optaiméadraí, Cliniciúil / Optometrist, Clinical

Location of Post

FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath & an Oirdheisceart

(Cheatharlach, Chill Chainnigh, Thiobraid Árann Theas, Phort Láirge & Loch Garman

HSE Dublin & South East

(Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford & Wexford)

There are currently 2 permanent whole-time vacancies.

One post will be based in Primary Care Services Carlow Kilkenny. The post will be based in Kilkenny, Community Care Headquarters and will deliver a service across a number of locations including St. Dympnas Hospital, Carlow.

One post will be based in Primary Care Services Tipperary South. The post will be based in Clonmel, Community Care Centre and will deliver a service across a number of locations including Cashel Primary Care Centre.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Optometrists in IHA Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Please note, the lifespan of this panel is dependent on the new restructuring within the HSE.

Purpose of the Post

To be responsible for refractions and ocular examination of patients.

To detect ophthalmic pathology in patients referred to the Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South Primary Care ophthalmology service and to direct such patients for appropriate treatment.

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role to

Tara Hunt

General Manager

Primary Care Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South

Email: GMPC.CKST@hse.ie

Mobile: 0876530690

HR Point of Contact 

Aisling Martin

sech.recruitment@hse.ie 

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