NR222744 – Specialist Optometrist

Job Description

Overview

Specialist Optometrist IVT

Eye Out Patients Department, ARI

Band 7

Up to 2 sessions (Intravitreal Injections)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to take on a specialist role undertaking Intravitreal injections within the Ophthalmology department at ARI. The successful candidate(s) will be trained in all aspects of Intravitreal Injection. They will join our existing optometric and nurse IVT injectors and will undertake sessions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team within the Medical Retinal service.

Informal enquiries to Mrs Karon McEwing, Head Optometrist –

Closing date 23 September 2025

Interview date 2 October 2025

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.

Additional information for candidates

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.