216880 - Visual Field Technician/Orthoptic Assistant

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Visual Field Technician/Orthoptic Assistant in Edinburgh, a vital role supporting Orthoptists by conducting visual field tests and ensuring patient care through established protocols. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals passionate about healthcare and committed to delivering high-quality service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established protocols for visual field testing.
• Entry-level role requiring no specific prior experience.
• Membership in PVG Scheme is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform both automated and manual visual field tests.
• Measure visual acuity without direct supervision under guidelines.
• Participate in planning and delivering the Orthoptic service.

Skills

Visual Acuity Measurement

Automated and Manual Visual Field Testing

Understanding of Orthoptic Procedures

Job description

216880 - Visual Field Technician/Orthoptic Assistant

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The Field technician/Orthoptic Assistant is required to perform automated and manual visual field tests and accurately measure visual acuity on patients without direct supervision whilst following procedures and protocols (agreed by the Orthoptic Service), but under the guidance of qualified Orthoptists. Accountable to the Lead Orthoptist and Deputy Lead Orthoptist (managerially, professionally and reporting).

To participate in the planning and delivery of the Orthoptics service across NHS Lothian including the pre-school vision screening programme.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Gillian Al-Ani, Deputy Lead Orthoptist on 0131-536-3765 or by email [e-mail]

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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