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Job reference: 137324
Salary: Band 4 (£27,598 - £30,019)
Job closing date: 20/02/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Ayr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30
Job posted date: 06/02/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Day surgery Ophthalmology

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Day Surgery Ophthalmology Unit at Ayr Hospital for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ophthalmology Practitioner to work as part of the team delivering a high standard of care.

You should hold or be working toward SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent award as well as experience of working within an Ophthalmology setting.

As an Ophthalmology Practitioner you will be responsible for your own practice and will gain competencies in our pre-operative tests, checks and admission process. You will also gain competencies in our post-operative checks and discharge criteria. You will be given a full training programme and will be assessed by a mentor.

For further information, please contact Shirley Kelly, Charge Nurse Day Surgery, Ayr Hospital 01292 614377 or e-mail Shirley.kelly@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk.


Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.

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