NHS Scotland
Orthoptist - Orthoptics / Ophthalmology
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Orthoptic Service within Ophthalmology across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The service is responsible to the AHP Director for clinical governance and operates across four Orthoptic departments. The successful candidate will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team comprising Band 6 and Band 7 Orthoptists (12.28 WTE), an Orthoptic Assistant, and colleagues from Optometry, Ophthalmology, and Nursing services. The role offers exposure to a varied caseload and excellent opportunities for learning, development, and progression through advanced and extended practice roles.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent Role
- Full Time Role at 36 Hours per week
- Gartnavel General Hospital
- 8am - 4.45pm
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will manage a varied caseload including adult motility, paediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, stroke, and oculoplastics clinics. The role includes supporting the Ophthalmology Acute Referral Centre and delivering pre-school vision screening programmes within nursery settings. Working autonomously within both adult and paediatric clinics, the successful candidate will be supported through supervision, mentoring, and specialist clinic development opportunities. The department also plays an active role in teaching undergraduate Orthoptic students, pre-registration Optometrists, and junior medical staff, providing opportunities to contribute to education and training activities. The postholder will be expected to deliver patient-centred care, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintain professional development, and contribute to service improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics.
- HCPC registration as an Orthoptist.
- Post-graduate clinical experience (candidates with less experience may be considered and appointed at Band 5 until completion of preceptorship/Flying Start).
- Experience of working autonomously within adult and paediatric shared care clinics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable team-working skills.
- Patient-centred approach with empathy and professionalism.
- Evidence of up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Effective planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and patient administration systems.
Desirable
- Practice Educator training and experience supporting student placements.
- Experience delivering pre-school vision screening as an autonomous practitioner.
- Completion of the Preceptorship/Flying Start programme.
- Experience contributing to service improvement through audit and clinical governance processes.
- Valid UK driving licence to support travel between sites and community settings.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
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If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Dawn Buchan, Head Orthoptist, 0141 211 0131/1042, Dawn.buchan4@nhs.scot
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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