NHS Scotland
Specialist Optometrist - Ophthalmology
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Specialist Optometrist – Permanent Part-Time Role
About NHSGGC
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, extending our reach to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
This post is open to NHSGGC staff only.
The Role
An exciting permanent part-time opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Optometrist to join the Optometry and Ophthalmology Medical Retina and Corneal Teams within NHSGGC.
- Work within an established team of ~40 Optometrists across eight Ophthalmology departments
- Manage caseloads in Medical Retina and Corneal services, including macula, diabetic and corneal patients
- Lead a contact lens service and deliver an optometry-led capsulotomy clinic
- Support core optometry clinics and colleagues with caseloads
- Contribute to service development and clinic rotations
This is a varied and specialist role, offering clinical expertise growth in Ophthalmology.
All roles must meet certificate of sponsorship (CoS) eligibility per current Home Office requirements.
Key Details
- Location: Gartnavel General Hospital (G12 OYN), with clinics delivered across multiple NHSGGC sites
- Hours: Permanent part-time, 26.1 hours/week, 09:00–17:00
- Flexibility: Must travel between sites (essential)
- Salary: Pro rata for part-time hours
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage a clinical caseload across Medical Retina and Corneal services (incl. macula, diabetic and corneal patients)
- Lead a contact lens service and run an optometry-led capsulotomy clinic
- Support core optometry clinics and contribute to service development
- Supervise and mentor Optometrists, Pre-Registration Optometrists, and Healthcare Support Workers
- Conduct Turas appraisals and perform vetting duties
- Demonstrate clinical autonomy, advanced decision-making, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
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Essential:
- Degree in Optometry
- Current GOC registration
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Significant hospital contact lens experience
- Experience in Medical Retina, Corneal, or extended Ophthalmology services
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Desirable:
- Experience in supervision support of junior staff
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organisation and time management
What We Offer
We foster a supportive environment with benefits, including:
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- 27 days annual leave (minimum) + public holidays (increasing with service)
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities (e.g., bursaries, e-learning)
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on goods/services
- Confidential employee support (counselling, psychological therapies)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) benefits
NHSGGC prioritises work-life balance and flexible working, where possible. Applications from all community sections are encouraged, reflecting our commitment to leaders in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We recognise military skills and are a Forces Friendly Employer.
Application Guidance
- Submit applications promptly (risk of early closure due to high demand).
- Do not use AI-generated answers—your responses must be original.
- Showcase authenticity—applications relying heavily on AI tools may be withdrawn.
Contact: For questions about the role, discuss informally with Shivani Tandon, Head of Optometry Service, at 0141 211 1034 email: [not included, but contact info is standardised].
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