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Specialist Optometrist - Optometry
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Specialist Optometrist - Optometry
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) – Specialist Optometrist
This post is open to NHS GGC Staff only
About the Organisation
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 workforce for:
- Acute hospital
- Primary
- Community and mental health services
for a population of over 1.15 million, with regional and national services extending coverage to 2.2 million.
The Role
An exciting permanent, part-time opportunity has opened for a Specialist Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology Medical Retina Team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Role Overview
- Permanent post, part-time (3.75 hours)
- Based at Gartnavel General Hospital (with Thursdays at New Victoria Hospital)
- Join a four-strong team of Optometrists supporting eight Ophthalmology departments across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- Focus on specialist assessment and management of patients with diabetes, including clinical supervision and training of junior colleagues.
- Ideal for an experienced Optometrist seeking further development in the Hospital Eye Service.
Note: All roles undergo Home Office sponsorship eligibility checks as required.
Duration, Location & Working Pattern
- Permanent, part-time: 3.75 hours per week
- Hours: 09:00 AM – 12:45 PM
- Primary base: Gartnavel General Hospital (clinic rotates to New Victoria Hospital on Thursdays)
- Flexibility: You may work at other NHS GGC sites as the role develops.
- Resource note: Salary corresponds to part-time hours only (pro-rata calculation).
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Key Responsibilities
Your role will include the following core duties:
Clinical Care & Patient Management
- Provide specialist assessment and management of diabetic patients within Ophthalmology.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care within the Hospital Eye Service.
Team Supervision & Development
- Conduct Turas appraisals for junior staff.
- Offer clinical supervision to Pre-Registration Optometrists and Healthcare Support Workers.
Service Development
- Support ongoing service improvements.
- Potential to rotate into core and extended Ophthalmology roles following comprehensive training.
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Holding a degree in Optometry
- Full registration with the General Optical Council (GOC)
- Proven experience in managing diabetic retinopathy patients in a healthcare setting
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in diabetes or equivalent practical experience
- Prior experience in an NHS Hospital Eye Service
- Experience of supervising or mentoring junior staff
Attributes:
- Independent and collaborative working style
- Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Willingness to travel across multiple NHS GGC sites as required
Why Choose us?
Staff Support and Benefits
NHSGGC offers:
- Policies and schemes to enhance your work live balance:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff bursary options
- Broad range of learning and development opportunities
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As an NHS Scotland employee, you will benefit from:
- A minimum of 27 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).continuously increasing with tenure
- NHS Pension Scheme, including optional life insurance cover
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Professional development opportunities – e.g., course bursaries, e-learning modules
- Money equivalent to extra public holiday pay
- NHS discounts (atories products/services)
- Confidential support including:
- Counselling & psychological therapies
Why Apply?
If you’re interested or want to explore opportunities further, please contact:
Shivani Tandon Head of Optometry Service Phone: 0141 211 1034 Email: [unspecified]
Recruitment Process
Key Notes:
- Applications close early due to high interest – submit your form promptly.
- Your answers must be written by you: While AI can help structure your application, original should reflect your experiences, skills, and intentions.
Equality and Inclusion:
NHSGGC is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Flexible Working:
Special consideration acknowledged for roles with less full-time commitments. If your current contract begins with ‘various’ hours, refer to this during the recruitment process.
Armed Forces Community:
NHSGGC signed The Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring recognition of Armed Forces personnel within recruitment.
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