Orthoptist – Glaucoma & Outreach Specialist

NHS Borders

Melrose

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist (Band 6) to join the Borders Eye Centre in Melrose, 36 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves glaucoma-focused clinical work, teaching, and involvement in outreach clinics.

You will work with a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team, support training for undergraduate Orthoptic students, and travel to outreach clinics. Applicants can be newly qualified or experienced; the preceptorship programmes and BIOS/HCPC requirements apply.

Job description

NHS Borders is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist (Band 6) to join the Borders Eye Centre in Melrose, 36 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves glaucoma-focused clinical work, teaching, and involvement in outreach clinics.

You will work with a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team, support training for undergraduate Orthoptic students, and travel to outreach clinics. Applicants can be newly qualified or experienced; the preceptorship programmes and BIOS/HCPC requirements apply.

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