This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment position until 31st March 2026. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified optometrist/OMP to join our Dental and Ophthalmic department within NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) - Practitioner Services. We provide services on behalf of all territorial NHS Boards in Scotland to more than 10,000 primary care contractors and their staff.
As part of the new eyecare services programme, this is a new post which will support the review and update of the community eyecare guidelines. You will provide professional and clinical support to NSS in relation to ongoing provision of GOS and associated Enhanced Services (ES), including the GOS Specialist Supplementary service and other new services as specified by Scottish Government (SG); act as a key interface between NSS, territorial Boards, SG and professional advisory committees in relation to the ongoing development of the community eyecare guidelines; and act as a key point of contact for clinical queries in relation to this work.
The Candidate:
You will have significant experience of providing eye care, experience of caring for patients as an Independent Prescriber (IP) and have detailed knowledge of the current clinical guidance applicable to Scotland. You will currently be registered with the GOC or GMC. With an innovative approach and strong interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to communicate professionally and confidently as well as being an effective organiser with good organisational skills.
Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.
Currently hybrid working.
Monday to Friday, 1 x 37 hours per week or 2 x 18.5 hours per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion:
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact both of the Senior Clinical Optometric Advisers, Gillian Keightley, gillian.keightley2@nhs.scot and Pamela McClean, pamela.mcclean3@nhs.scot to ensure that you receive a response due to staggered AL over the next few weeks.
Closing date for completed applications is Monday 28th April
Interviews will be held by MS Teams on Tuesday 6th May 2025
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
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