NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
An exciting opportunity to work within NHS GGC Ophthalmology service as a Deputy Head Optometrist has arisen. The optometry service predominantly undertakes a wide range of co-management clinics in support of the Ophthalmology Department.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is able to work as part of a wider team in the delivery of a range of specialist optometric services as well as provide management support to the Head of Optometry.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will bring their experience in ophthalmology clinics to the role and be interested in further developing their knowledge. They will also be expected to be involved in other specialist optometry co-management clinics, including but not exclusively, Eye Casualty. In addition, as Deputy Head, the post holder will work closely with the Head of Optometry in order to deliver a comprehensive range of optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care. Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible, autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making, regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post will also involve assisting in the provision of teaching and training at postgraduate level for multiple disciplines within ophthalmology both internally and externally. The post-holder will join a team of 26 optometrists, who support the ophthalmology department consisting of 39 consultant ophthalmologists. The post holder will also work alongside nurses, healthcare assistants, photographers and administrative support staff. Informal Contact: Diane Russell on 0141 314 9706 or Diane.Russell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact
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The successful candidate will bring their experience in ophthalmology clinics to the role and be interested in further developing their knowledge. They will also be expected to be involved in other specialist optometry co-management clinics, including but not exclusively, Eye Casualty. In addition, as Deputy Head, the post holder will work closely with the Head of Optometry in order to deliver a comprehensive range of optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care. Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible, autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making, regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post will also involve assisting in the provision of teaching and training at postgraduate level for multiple disciplines within ophthalmology both internally and externally. The post-holder will join a team of 26 optometrists, who support the ophthalmology department consisting of 39 consultant ophthalmologists. The post holder will also work alongside nurses, healthcare assistants, photographers and administrative support staff. Informal Contact: Diane Russell on 0141 314 9706 or Diane.Russell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. For application portal/log-in issues, please contact
Jobtrain support hub
in the first instance.
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