Senior Orthoptist The Senior Orthoptist will provide ahigh-quality, child- and family-centred orthoptic servicewithin Primary Care in County Roscommon.
The role includesclinical 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 acomprehensive orthoptic servicefor children and appropriate adult clients in Primary Care settings.
Assess, diagnose, and manage conditions including: Strabismus Amblyopia Binocular vision anomalies Ocular motility disorders Develop and implementindividualised 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 asenior clinical resourcewithin the Primary Care team.
Contribute to theplanning, development, and evaluationof 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 staffas required.
Provide clinical education and advice to colleagues within Primary Care and external partners.
Participate in and promotecontinuing 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 requirementsand 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 Orthopticsrecognised by CORU.
Beregistered on the Orthoptists Register maintained by CORUat application and appointment.
Experience Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experienceas an Orthoptist.
Experience working withpaediatric clientsand/or incommunity or primary care settingsis desirable.
Demonstrated experience inclinical leadership or service developmentis an advantage #MEDAHP