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A Part-time permanent opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to join the Optometry Team who are based at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow.
You will join the existing team of approx 40 Optometrists who work in the 8 Ophthalmology departments across Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
You will be based on Mondays at Gartnavel General Hospital (possibly at Stobhill, dependant on experience) and Wednesdays at Inverclyde Royal Hospital ,with one Wednesday per month at Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon.
You will work in the core Optometry clinics including Adult Refraction, Further Investigative techniques, Low Vision and Paediatric assessments and
provide support to specialist Optometry and Ophthalmology clinics. You will have some clinical supervision responsibility for junior staff including Pre Registration Optometrists and HealthCare Support Workers.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not a pre-requisite. Ongoing comprehensive training will be provided to the successful candidate. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience working in the
Hospital Eye Service environment. Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently yet also within a team and the ability to prioritise work load using effective time management skills are desirable.
You must have a Degree in Optometry and hold current General Optical Council registration
You may be required to work in clinics across sites (dependant on experience), therefore the willingness to travel, if required, is essential.
Consideration will also be given to applicants interested in taking on individual days either the Monday or the Wednesday.
Hours of work are: 15 hrs per week
Provisional interview date 20.4.20
Informal Contact
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed. Please contact Mrs Elaine Salina, Head of Optometry Service
elaine.salina@ggc.scot.nhs.uk tel:01412110073
(please ask for Bernie Hegarty, Dilraj Brar and Shivani Tandon, Deputy Heads of Optometry in absence of Head of Service.)
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .