Senior Optometrist - Bank

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time Senior Optometrists to join a dynamic team at a newly built Eye Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to support high-volume cataract surgeries, utilizing advanced equipment and a collaborative approach with healthcare professionals. The position emphasizes flexibility, providing in-house education time and study leave, ensuring continuous professional development. Set along the scenic River Clyde, this role not only contributes to a vital healthcare service but also promotes a culture of inclusion and accessibility, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about eye care.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

In-house Continuing Education Time

Study Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing a wide range of eye conditions.
• Demonstrated diverse clinical skills in optometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery.
• Perform post-operative reviews and follow-ups.

Skills

Community Optometry

Hospital Optometry

Clinical Skills

Pre-operative Assessments

Post-operative Reviews

Education

Optometry Degree

Continuing Education

Tools

OCT

Topography

Specular Microscope

Ultrasound

Digital Slit Lamps

Job description

Job Opportunity: Bank Senior Optometrists

Applications are invited for the position of Bank Senior Optometrists. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a new purpose-built Eye Centre, supporting pre-operative assessments for cataract surgery and conducting post-operative reviews.

The Ophthalmology service at NHS Golden Jubilee 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. Our 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 national demand over the next 15 years.

The centre is located on the banks of the River Clyde, offering views of the Finnieston crane and beyond, situated at the main hospital entrance.

We are seeking part-time Senior Optometrists who have experience in 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 provision for study leave.

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

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options for this role.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage early applications 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. NHS Golden Jubilee promotes a culture of inclusion and is proud of its diverse workforce.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.