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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
An exciting opportunity of a new 1 permanent post has arisen for an Orthoptist to join our team of 10 orthoptists and working alongside 4 paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologists, 2 adult strabismus specialists and 4 Glaucoma Consultants. The post is mainly based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in central Edinburgh and will include sessions at St John’s Hospital in Livingston and at nursery settings in Lothian for delivery of the pre-school orthoptic vision screening service.
You will be involved in providing an Orthoptic service to a varied caseload of paediatric and adult motility. The orthoptic service also manages/supports and provides training for visual field technicians at the Eye Pavilion. The department delivers orthoptic pre-school vision screening with orthoptic assistants at various sites across Lothian. A full UK driving licence for ease of travelling to outside nursery sites is recommended.
The department is a recognised clinical teaching site for undergraduate orthoptic students and is also involved in teaching to medical, nursing and optometry professional groups. There is an active mentoring programme for new graduates. The department actively participates in CPD and audit/research.
A diploma/degree in Orthoptics and HCPC registration are essential
Informal enquires to Vicky Laidlaw, Lead Orthoptist, 0131 536 3765/0131 536 3136 or 01506 524284
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.