Advanced Optometrist; LI

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As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑ratio. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

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36 hrs x 4 & 21.6 hrs x 1

Please note:

part‑time, the salary will be pro‑ratio.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Optometrists interested in working in the Hospital Eye service environment to join our team of Optometrists working across Lothian. The posts are for permanent full‑time Advanced Optometrists, however applicants wishing part time or sessional applicants will be considered.

The Optometry department provides a range of clinical service: which include Glaucoma clinics new patient assessment and management of stable and complex patients, corneal clinics, Optometry paediatrics clinics including paediatric uveitic clinics, and specialist Optometry clinics for Low vision assessment. We are planning to expand our Optometry service into further areas for example Cataract pre‑surgical assessment clinics. Experience in these sub‑specialities is desirable but not a prerequisite as further training and development can be provided.

We are a proactive department with opportunities to further develop your clinical skills and knowledge. We are willing to support our Optometrists to achieve the post‑graduate qualifications or equivalent experience to meet the criterion for Advanced level posts and are keen to consider Optometrists wanting to further their career in the HES.

The post is Lothian wide, with clinical activity at present at St John’s hospital at Livingston, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young Persons.

The post will cover clinics during the day and evenings.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic professional Optometrists to join our multidisciplinary Ophthalmology team.

Informal enquires and visits are welcome, please contact Patricia Halpin, Principal Optometrist, pint