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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
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Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow G51 4TF, Paediatric Highly Specialist Orthoptist Band 7 post £46,244 - £53,789 pro rata 37.5hrs per week, permanent post.
We require two enthusiastic and experienced Orthoptists with an interest working with children who have complex physical and/or sensory issues and their families/carers. The Paediatric Orthoptic service covers the population of Glasgow and acts as a tertiary referral centre for the West of Scotland. The department provides a service to children with a wide range of complex medical needs and works with families and carers as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will work alongside other experienced Paediatric Orthoptists and as part of the Paediatric Ophthalmology team. Audit/Research is actively encouraged with a strong commitment to professional development of staff. One role is to lead the paediatric neuro-ophthalmology and the strabismus surgical service, while the other is to lead the paediatric oncology and virtual paediatric ophthalmology service. A diploma/degree in Orthoptics, 5 years post graduate experience in paediatric ophthalmology and HCPC registration are essential.
The hours are worked; Monday – Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm
For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity contact Elaine McCrossan on 0141 452 4089 or email elaine.mccrossan@nhs.scot
The confirmed date of interview is Wednesday 4th October.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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