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NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
We support our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. We are committed to a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful. You will be expected to work collaboratively in this environment.
To learn more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Orthoptist based at University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do:
You will possess highly developed specialised knowledge of orthoptic clinical practice, including advanced skills to lead the Orthoptic Stroke Service across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. You will also serve as the Practice Education lead for Orthoptics in NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Your responsibilities include autonomous assessment of complex adult and paediatric orthoptic cases in hospital and community settings, participation in shared care refraction clinics, and triaging paediatric referrals. The department is dedicated to audit, research, and professional development. You should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. As a recognized Practice education site, you will be involved in undergraduate orthoptic education and other disciplines.
Further information: Please click the link below to view the detailed job description.
Knowledge, training, and experience required:
A BSc Hons degree in Orthoptics, evidence of working at Masters level, completion of a recognised postgraduate course, HCPC registration, and a current UK driving licence are essential. The successful candidate must join the PVG Scheme before appointment. The candidate must work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful manner.
Further details: Click the link below to view the person specification.
Hours:
29.6 hours per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence and ownership are essential.
For more information about the role, contact Darren Brand at 01292 610555.
Additional information for overseas candidates:
You must demonstrate legal permission to work in the UK, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please ensure you have the right to work or that the role can be sponsored before applying. The Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries about this at application stage. More information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
Additional information for all candidates:
Apply via the JobTrain platform. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used in shortlisting. The application deadline is midnight on the closing date. Ensure your email address is correct and check it regularly. Once submitted, applications cannot be amended. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran, update your profile accordingly. For vacancies requiring a driving licence, a full UK/EU/EEA licence is required.
Note: We cannot provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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