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Falkirk Community Hospital Optometry/Ophthalmology department is looking for a full time staff nurse to join our dynamic and motivated team working in a variety of interesting roles.
The department provides a range a range of clinical services including Day Surgery, Paediatrics, Low Vision, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract and Cornea.
Prior ophthalmic experience is preferable but not essential and training is available in post.
The post will be based at Falkirk Community Hospital.
The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 3 x 8.00-18.00 and 1 x 9.00-19.00. You will routinely be rostered on the weekends (approximately 1 weekend in 6) from 8.30-13:30 both Saturday and Sunday with an alternative day off and 1 x 17.30 finish time during the week.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic staff nurses to join our multidisciplinary team working with our Consultant, Optometric, Orthoptic and Nursing staff. Ophthalmic experience preferred but not essential.
Informal enquiries please contact Julie Catlin 01324 673830 or juliet.catlin@nhs.scot
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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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.