Senior Optometrist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health service as a Senior Optometrist in a newly established Eye Centre. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care for cataract surgeries. This role offers the chance to work with advanced equipment and contribute to a service that is the largest in Scotland. With a focus on continuous education and flexible working options, this position is perfect for optometrists looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a team that values inclusion and community engagement.

Benefits

In-house Continuing Education Time

Study Leave Provisions

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in community and/or hospital optometry.
• Ability to assess a wide range of eye conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery.
• Conduct post-operative reviews in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Community Optometry

Hospital Optometry

Clinical Skills

Pre-operative Assessments

Post-operative Reviews

Education

Degree in Optometry

Tools

OCT

Topography

Specular Microscope

Ultrasound

Digital Slit Lamps

Job description

This vacancy is only open to current Golden Jubilee Employees

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Optometrist in a new purpose-built Eye Centre. You will be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery and conducting post-operative reviews.

Our expanding Ophthalmology service is now the largest in Scotland. The new Eye Centre is designed around an innovative patient pathway, utilizing health care assistants, ophthalmic technicians, registered nurses, optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists. The department is equipped with OCT, Topography, Specular Microscope, Ultrasound, and digital Slit lamps. It aims to deliver high-volume cataract surgeries to meet increasing national demand over the next 15 years.

The unit is located on the banks of the River Clyde, with views of the Finnieston crane, situated at the main hospital entrance.

We are seeking part-time Senior Optometrists with experience in community and/or hospital optometry, capable of assessing a wide range of eye conditions and demonstrating diverse clinical skills.

We offer regular in-house Continuing Education Time and study leave provisions.

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

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

We are open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early.

NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and promote a culture of inclusion. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.