NHS Golden Jubilee
Senior Optometrist
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This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Optometrists as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a new purpose built Eye Centre to support the pre-operative assessment of new patients referred for cataract surgery and independently undertake the post-operative review of patients.
Our Ophthalmology service continues to expand and is now the largest unit in Scotland. The new Eye Centre unit has been designed around an innovative and proven patient pathway, utilizing health care assistants, ophthalmic technicians, registered nurses, optometrists and Consultant Ophthalmologists. Our out-patient department is equipped with OCT, Topography, Specular Microscope, Ultrasound and digital Slit lamps. The unit will deliver high volume cataract surgery to meet the increasing national demand for cataract surgery over the next 15 years.
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The unit sits on the banks of the River Clyde and has views up towards the Clydebank crane and beyond and is situated on the left in front of the main hospital entrance.
As a centre of excellence for cataract surgery we are looking to appoint part time Senior Optometrists who also work within community optometry and /or hospital optometry, regularly assessing a wide range of eye conditions and can demonstrate a range of diverse clinical skills.
There is regular in house Continuing Education Time and a provision for study leave.
For further information please contact: Kim Allan (Lead Optometrist) via email kim.allan@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk.
Please see link to our new Eye Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGAvZyeh-c
NHS Golden Jubilee is 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 to avoid disappointment.
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As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
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