Mater Misericordiae University Hospital - Job Description - Medical Ophthalmology Post (Community Ophthalmic Physician) - May 2023

Sep 14, 2026

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Job description for a Medical Ophthalmology post at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital at the level of Community Ophthalmic Physician, operating within the Diabetic Retinal Treatment Centre on a 37-hour weekly schedule. Responsibilities include assessment and review of Diabetic Retina Screen referrals and clinic attendees, imaging assessment using photography and ocular coherence to stage retinopathy, performing laser photocoagulation and intra-ocular injections when appropriate, and documenting activity in RetinaScreen (Optomize). Appointment terms cover eligibility, specialist registration, professional membership, training experience, health and character requirements, permanent full-time status, pension and superannuation conditions, probation, remuneration scale, annual leave, reporting lines, duties, and working relationships.

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MATER MISERICORDIAE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ECCLES STREET DUBLIN 7 JOB DESCRIPTION MEDICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY POST AT THE LEVEL OF COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC PHYSICIAN Diabetic Retinal Treatment Centre Clinic (37 hours) This post will involve a senior role in the Diabetic Retinal Treatment Centre . Weekly sessions will include: 􀁸 Assessment and review of referrals from Diabetic Retina Screen Programme 􀁸 Assessment and review of patients attending the DRT Clinics with both Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Eye disease. 􀁸 Assessment of Photography and Ocular Coherence imaging to determine stage ofretinopathy 􀁸 To perform laser photocoagulation when appropriate 􀁸 To perform Intra-ocular injections when appropriate 􀁸 To enter all activity on RetinaScreen Electronic Medical Record system (Optomize) 􀁸 To participate in DRT audit and review MAY 2023 APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY POST AT THE LEVEL OF COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATIONS The Minister for Health has directed that the qualifications for appointment to and continuing in the office of Community Ophthalmic Physician under a Health Board shall be as set out hereunder:- 1 Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Each candidate must:- a) on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office (i) be a medical practitioner who is registered, other than provisionally or temporarily, in the General Register of Medical Practitioners or who is entitled to be so registered; (ii) be on, or eligible for, the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council under the section of “Ophthalmologist” (iii) possess the Membership in Ophthalmology of the Royal College of Surgeonsin Ireland or a professional qualification at least equivalent to this. (iv) have at least three years satisfactory training experience in hospital ophthalmic posts recognised as suitable for the Diploma in Ophthalmology. c) possess a high standard of professional attainment. d) possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the Office. 2 Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the office and should be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 Character A candidate for and any person holding this office must be of good character. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1 This is a permanent full-time post at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and is subject to hospital policies, procedures and ethical code of practice as determined by Hospital Management and to the following main terms and conditions. 2 Superannuation / Retirement: The appointee will be covered by the terms of the relevant pension scheme as set out in Sections 5 & 6 of DPER Circular 19/2012 . Appropriate deductions will be made from your salary in respect of your contributions to the scheme. In general, 65 is the minimum age at which pension is payable, however, for appointees who are deemed not to be ‘new entrants’ as defined in the Public Service Superannuation Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2004 an earlier minimum pension age may apply. Should you be deemed not to be a new entrant (as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004) retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. Newly appointed personnel on or after 1st January 2013 or persons returning to public service employment after a break of more than 26 weeks will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme provides for CPI linked defined benefit pension awards based on career-average pay. Minimum pension age will be linked to the State Pension age (66 years) initially, rising to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028. Pension benefits for new entrants will accrue on a standard basis (i.e. on

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What are the weekly responsibilities in the Diabetic Retinal Treatment Centre clinic?

The role includes assessment and review of referrals and DRT clinic patients, evaluation of photography and ocular coherence imaging to stage retinopathy, and performing laser photocoagulation or intra-ocular injections when appropriate. It also requires entering activity into the RetinaScreen (Optomize) electronic medical record and participating in DRT audit and review.

What qualifications and professional registration are required?

Candidates must be registered as medical practitioners (not provisionally or temporarily) and be on, or eligible for, the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council under “Ophthalmologist.” They must also hold Membership in Ophthalmology of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland or an equivalent professional qualification, plus at least three years’ satisfactory recognized hospital ophthalmic training experience.

What are the main appointment conditions regarding hours, probation, and pension?

The post is permanent full-time with a 37-hour weekly commitment. Appointment is subject to a six-month probationary term. Superannuation and retirement are governed by the relevant pension scheme referenced through DPER Circular 19/2012, including pension age provisions and compulsory retirement rules.

Sep 14, 2026

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