Nr257438 - Specialist Optometrist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 53 000 - 61 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

NHS Grampian advertises a temporary Specialist Optometrist post based in Aberdeen, with Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466). The role involves delivering Intravitreal injections within the ophthalmology department at Dr Gray's, Elgin, and training on-site with final sign-off in ARI.

You will join an existing team of nurse IVT injectors, with sessions at Dr Gray's (Mondays and Thursdays). Informal enquiries can be directed to Karon McEwing, Head Optometrist, or Sophie Marshall, with in-person interviews

Description du poste

Advertised location: Aberdeen

Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Employment type: Temporary

Specialist Optometrist

Dr Gray's, Elgin

Band 7

Up to 2 sessions / 8.5 hours Intravitreal Injections

This is an exciting opportunity for an optometrist to take on a specialist role undertaking Intravitreal injections within the ophthalmology department at Dr Gray's.

The successful candidate(s) will be trained in all aspects of Intravitreal Injection following a well-established training protocol on site, with final sign off in ARI. They will join our existing team of nurse IVT injectors undertake sessions at Dr Gray's, with support from lead clinicians in DGH and ARI. Sessions currently Mondays and Thursdays.

Informal enquiries to: Karon McEwing, Head Optometrist - [e-mail] or Sophie Marshall - [e-mail]

Interviews will be held in-person on Thursday 5th November 2026

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