University Hospital Wishaw
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to join the Orthoptic/Optometry team supporting the Paediatric Ophthalmology service in NHS Lanarkshire. You will be based in the Eye Clinic at University Hospital Wishaw working one day per week. Preferred day of working would be a Wednesday.
NHS Lanarkshire
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
What we'll need you to bring
* Registered Optometrist with valid General Optical Council Registration
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
* Post graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality/area of practice.
* Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality/area of practice.
* Leadership skills to enable the day-to-day management of service delivery.
* Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
* The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
* Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective time management skills
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
* Competence in working with children essential.
It would be great if you also have
* Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
7.4 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Orthoptics within University Hospital Wishaw.
The working pattern for this role 0900-1654/30 Wednesdays
Looking to find out more?
If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Rachel McKay, Head Orthoptist on email: Rachel.McKay@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
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