Senior Optometrist - Bank

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a part-time Senior Optometrist in a new Eye Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. You'll assess various eye conditions and provide essential support for cataract surgery, all while benefiting from flexible working options and ongoing education. The innovative environment is designed to meet the growing demand for cataract surgery over the next 15 years, making this an exciting time to contribute to the largest ophthalmology service in Scotland.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Continuing Education Time

Study Leave Provisions

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.
• Independently undertake post-operative reviews.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Optometry

Patient Assessment

Cataract Surgery Knowledge

Education

Degree in Optometry

Tools

OCT

Topography

Specular Microscope

Ultrasound

Digital Slit Lamps

Job description

Applications are invited for the posts of: Bank Senior Optometrists

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Optometrist as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a new purpose-built Eye Centre. The role involves supporting pre-operative assessments of patients referred for cataract surgery and independently undertaking post-operative reviews.

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

The centre is located on the banks of the River Clyde, with views towards the Finnieston crane, situated on the left in front of the main hospital entrance.

We are seeking part-time Senior Optometrists who work within community and/or hospital optometry, assessing a wide 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 [e-mail].

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options for this role.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Please apply early 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 need support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

We encourage applications from all community sections. We promote an inclusive culture and are proud of our diverse workforce.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are included in the Job Pack.