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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.
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
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
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
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
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.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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