Specialist Optometrist - Optometry

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology Medical Retina Team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This unique permanent part‑time role allows you to be part of an established team of approximately 40 Optometrists working across eight Ophthalmology departments throughout Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

You will primarily work within the Medical Retina service managing patients with diabetes, while also supporting the development of junior colleagues through clinical supervision and appraisal. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Optometrist looking to further their career within the Hospital Eye Service.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship where these are met.

• This is a permanent post working part‑time hours (3.75).
• Hours will be from 09:00 to 12:45.
• Post is based at Gartnavel General Hospital; your clinic will be a Thursday morning at New Victoria Hospital. Other sites may be required as the role/service develops.
• Salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.

• Provide specialist assessment and management of patients with diabetes within the Hospital Eye Service.
• Complete Turas appraisals for junior staff and provide clinical supervision to Pre‑Registration Optometrists and Healthcare Support Workers.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service and may rotate into other core Optometry clinics and extended Ophthalmology roles as they become available.
• Receive comprehensive training to support continued professional development.

• Degree in Optometry.
• Current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Proven clinical experience in the management of patients with diabetes (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification in diabetes, or equivalent clinical experience, is desirable.
• Experience working within a Hospital Eye Service is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior staff is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites as required.

• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is proud of its diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC pledges its commitment to being a Forces‑Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Shivani Tandon, Head of Optometry Service,  or