Job Advert
NHS Lothian
Orthoptic Service
Ophthalmology
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh
Field Technician (Orthoptic Assistant) Band 3 37.5 hours Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent new full-time post to join a team of 7 field technician/orthoptic assistants. Your role will mainly involve undertaking visual field assessments using a variety of dedicated equipment primarily for the adult glaucoma services that requires good hand eye co-ordination and also include assessing vision in adults and children.
A working knowledge of vision tests and previous experience of working in an eye health setting would be advantageous. You should demonstrate skills in engaging with people and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Training in all aspects of the role using departmental competency based procedures and protocols under the guidance of the Orthoptists will be arranged once the successful applicant is in post.
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.
Informal enquires to Vicky Laidlaw, Lead Orthoptist, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 0131 5363765 or 01506 524284