Senior Orthoptist
The Senior Orthoptist will provide a high-quality, child- and family-centred orthoptic service within Primary Care in County Roscommon. The role includes clinical leadership, autonomous practice, service development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues to support early identification, assessment, and management of visual disorders.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Deliver a comprehensive orthoptic service for children and appropriate adult clients in Primary Care settings.
* Assess, diagnose, and manage conditions including:
o Strabismus
o Amblyopia
o Binocular vision anomalies
o Ocular motility disorders
* Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with HSE policies.
* Ensure compliance with Children First, safeguarding, and professional standards.
Leadership and Service Development
* Act as a senior clinical resource within the Primary Care team.
* Contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of orthoptic services in Roscommon.
* Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and outcome measurement.
* Participate in service integration with Acute Services, Ophthalmology, and Community services.
Education and Supervision
* Supervise, support, and mentor Orthoptists, students, and other staff as required.
* Provide clinical education and advice to colleagues within Primary Care and external partners.
* Participate in and promote continuing professional development (CPD).
Multidisciplinary Team Working
* Work collaboratively with Public Health Nurses, GPs, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
* Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and inter-agency planning.
* Contribute to integrated care pathways and early intervention services.
Governance and Professional Standards
* Practice in accordance with CORU registration requirements and professional codes of conduct.
* Adhere to HSE policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
* Participate in risk management, incident reporting, and health & safety procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications
* Hold a Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics recognised by CORU.
* Beregistered on the Orthoptists Register maintained by CORU at application and appointment.
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience as an Orthoptist.
* Experience working with paediatric clients and/or in community or primary care settings is desirable.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or service development is an advantage.
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