Job Advert
GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE HEALTH BOARD
ACUTE SERVICES, SOUTH SECTOR
OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT
OPTOMETRIST BAND 6
A Part-time Permanent opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to join the Optometry Team based in Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow.
You will join the existing team of approx 40 Optometrists who work in the 8
Ophthalmology departments across GG+C.
You will be based on Fridays at Gartnavel General Hospital
You will work in the core Optometry clinics including Adult Refraction, Visual Fields including Goldmann Perimetry and Further investigative Techniques.
You will provide support to specialist Optometry and Ophthalmology clinics.
You will have some clinical supervision responsibility for junior staff including
Pre Registration Optometrists and Health Care Support Workers.
Staff and clinic rotations may provide future opportunities to work within Paediatric and Low Vision clinics as well as development into extended roles within Ophthalmology
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 occasionally required to cover clinics across site (dependant on experience), therefore the willingness to travel, if required, is essential.
Consideration will also be given to applicants interested in taking on the individual days.
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.)
Hours of work are: 7.5 hrs per week
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.