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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
The Field technician/Orthoptic Assistant is required to perform automated and manual visual field tests and accurately measure visual acuity on patients without direct supervision whilst following procedures and protocols (agreed by the Orthoptic Service), but under the guidance of qualified Orthoptists. Accountable to the Lead Orthoptist and Deputy Lead Orthoptist (managerially, professionally and reporting).
To participate in the planning and delivery of the Orthoptics service across NHS Lothian including the pre-school vision screening programme
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Gillian.Al-Ani@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Vicky.laidlaw@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk