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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 to recruit an Optometrist to our expanding Optometry team within Ophthalmology at NHS Tayside. The post offers full time hours with part time considered, with a minimum of 15 hours a week.
The focus of this post will be within contact lens clinics and paediatrics; other core optometry clinics may also be included to allow for variety in the job plan. You will work closely with our Corneal consultant to provide contact lens clinics and work alongside our Orthoptic team and Paediatric Ophthalmologists in various clinical settings to help provide the Paediatric Service. This would also lend its hand to possible scope of extended roles. There are opportunities to attend conferences such as Scottish Ophthalmology Club and be a part of delivering the annual Ophthalmology teaching of medical students.
Experience of therapeutic contact lenses would be desirable, however not essential. Ongoing training will be provided to the successful candidate to allow them the opportunity in a diverse range of clinics. Evidence of good interpersonal skills, ability to prioritise workload and the ability to work independently or within a team are essential.
You must hold General Optical Council registration and have post-registration experience. As you may be required to work throughout NHS Tayside sides, the ability to travel is essential.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed.
Please contact Naheed Parveen – Head Optometrist
Naheed.parveen@nhs.scot or leave a message on 01382 632348
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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