Orthodontics, Specialist (Grade Code 1465) - Health Service Executive Dublin and North East Region - Job Specification, Terms and Conditions - Closing Date 2nd March 2026

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Health Service Executive Dublin and North East Region outlines the Orthodontics, Specialist position (Grade Code 1465), including campaign reference ORTHSPEC, closing date 2nd March 2026, and key appointment and interview arrangements. The role supports coordinated, patient-centred orthodontic care across hospital and community settings, serving North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most of Cavan. Responsibilities cover clinical leadership, complex orthodontic treatment, guideline-based assessment, clinical audit, staff training and supervision, and proactive stakeholder communication, with reporting to the Consultant Orthodontist and Business Manager.

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Job Title, Grade, Grade Code

Campaign Reference and Closing Date

Proposed Interview Date and Taking Up Appointment

Location and Informal Enquiries

Details of Service

Orthodontic Service Delivery and Patient Pathway

Reporting Arrangements

Purpose of the Post

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional / Clinical

Health & Safety

Health Service Executive – Dublin and North East Region Orthodontics, Specialist Job Specification, Terms and Conditions | Job Title, Grade, Grade Code | Orthodontics, Specialist
(Grade Code 1465) | | --- | --- | | Campaign Reference | ORTHSPEC | | Closing Date | 2nd March 2026 | | Proposed Interview Date (s) | Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances | | Taking up Appointment | A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. | | Location of Post | HSE Dublin North and East Region Louth/Meath | | Informal Enquiries | Name: Ms Grainne McGill, General Manager Primary Care CH08
Tel: 0469098766
[Email:](Email: Grainne.Mcgill1@hse.ie)[ ](Email: Grainne.Mcgill1@hse.ie)[Grainne.Mcgill1@hse.ie](Email: Grainne.Mcgill1@hse.ie)
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Name: Ms Rebecca Hampshire Regional Services Manager Meath and Louth
Tel: 087 7441828
Email: [Rebecca.hampshire@hse.ie](Rebecca.hampshire@hse.ie) | | Details of Service | The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.
HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.
HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals;
• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• Our Ladys Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital
The person appointed to this post will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care.
Orthodontics is a dental speciality that concerns itself with genetic variations and developmental aberrations in the dento-facial area. Its aim is to improve oral function, create resistance to dental disease, improve dento-facial appearance and enhance psycho-social wellbeing..
The Orthodontic Service provides orthodontic care to eligible patients with debilitating occlusions who attend the orthodontic unit and community dental service clinics. | | | Patients are referred for orthodontic assessment by the Primary Dental Care Service. The orthodontic assessment is carried out by a Specialist Orthodontist and eligibility for a public funded orthodontic treatment place is determined against a set of clinical guidelines.
The vast majority of clients have their first interaction with the Orthodontic Unit following their 6th class dental appointment. The results of their appointment will determine their interaction with the Orthodontic Service thereafter. The service deals mostly with children in the 12 – 18 years age group.
The service is led by a Regional Consultant Orthodontist and a Business Manager. The
geographical area currently covered by this service is Counties Meath Louth Cavan and Monaghan.
Advances in orthodontic techniques need to be incorporated with continuing dental education (CDE) for all members of the team. More extensive use of information technology developments (software and hardware) are both essential to improve the efficiency of the day to day running of the clinics and provide patients with an improved treatment experience | | --- | --- | | Reporting Arrangements | • The Specialist appointed, will report to the Consultant Orthodontist on clinical matters and Business Manager on all other matters.
• The Consultant Orthodontist and Business Manager work closely in all aspects of service delivery.
The Specialist will not have any staff reporting to them directly, and all members of the Orthodontic Service work together closely as a team, placing patient care at the fore to ensure smooth ru

FAQs

What is the closing date for the Orthodontics Specialist role?

The closing date is 2nd March 2026.

Who does the Specialist report to, and how is service leadership structured?

The Specialist reports to the Consultant Orthodontist for clinical matters and the Business Manager for other matters. The Consultant Orthodontist and Business Manager work closely across service delivery.

What are the core clinical and leadership duties of the Specialist?

The Specialist participates in organising and delivering orthodontic services, provides complex multi-disciplinary orthodontic treatment, coordinates community orthodontic treatment support, assists with guideline-based assessment, and participates in clinical audit and staff training and supervision.

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