NR262600 - Specialist Optometrist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Specialist Optometrist to join the ophthalmology team at Dr Gray’s in Elgin. The role involves undertaking Intravitreal injections and working within a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of Intravitreal Injection following a well-established training protocol on site, with final sign off in ARI. Sessions are currently Mondays and Thursdays, up to 8.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist with clinically relevant experience.
• Experience with intravitreal injections is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform intravitreal injections within ophthalmology under established protocols.
• Collaborate with the ophthalmology team to support patient care.
• Attend sessions as scheduled (currently Mondays and Thursdays).

Skills

Intravitreal injections

Job description

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 and 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

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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