Senior Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking skilled Senior Optometrists to join their expanding Ophthalmology team at a new Eye Centre. The role involves conducting assessments and reviews for cataract surgery, utilizing advanced equipment and a multidisciplinary team. The centre offers flexible working options and is committed to inclusive recruitment.

Benefits

Continuing Education Time

Study Leave Provisions

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in community and/or hospital settings.
• Capable of assessing a broad range of eye conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery.
• Conduct post-operative reviews independently.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Assessment of Eye Conditions

Education

Optometry Degree

Tools

OCT

Topography

Specular Microscope

Ultrasound

Digital Slit Lamps

Job description

Job Title: Senior Optometrists

This vacancy is only open to current Golden Jubilee Employees.

We are seeking passionate and skilled Senior Optometrists to join our expanding Ophthalmology team at the new purpose-built Eye Centre. This role involves supporting pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery and conducting post-operative reviews independently.

Our Ophthalmology department is the largest in Scotland, featuring advanced equipment such as OCT, Topography, Specular Microscope, Ultrasound, and digital Slit lamps. The Eye Centre is designed around an innovative patient pathway, utilizing a multidisciplinary team including healthcare assistants, ophthalmic technicians, registered nurses, optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists.

The centre is located on the banks of the River Clyde, offering scenic views and easy access from the main hospital entrance.

We welcome applications from optometrists with experience in community and/or hospital settings, capable of assessing a broad range of eye conditions and demonstrating diverse clinical skills.

Benefits include regular in-house Continuing Education Time and study leave provisions.

For further information, please contact Kim Allan (Lead Optometrist) via email at [emailprotected].

Watch our virtual tour of the new Eye Centre here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGAvZyeh-c

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options for this role.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage early application to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and require support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

We encourage applications from all community sections and promote a diverse, inclusive workforce. Further contact details for the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.