NES Optometry

25/07/2025

📢Lunch & Learn: Confident Decision making – Finding Your Evidence

We’re back with another Lunch & Learn Workshop– this time focused on “Finding your Evidence” on Tuesday 16th of September 1pm-1:45pm.

In this interactive workshop we’ll explore:
✅How to search key databases
✅Staying up to date with the latest clinical evidence
✅Practical tips for finding and evidencing self-directed CPD

Book here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/84358/optometry/course-booking/lunch-learn-confident-decision-making-finding-your-evidence

24/07/2025

We are excited to welcome Jim O’Rorke from ASH Scotland, who will share how to approach smoking cessation in optometric practice and deliver brief but impactful conversations with patients about quitting.

💬 Learn practical tips to make every discussion count.

📆Join us at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd of September

Book here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/83915/optometry/stubbing-out-the-risk-supporting-smoking-cessation-in-optometry

17/07/2025

⭐️NES Optometry FTY - Employment Opportunities⭐️
In case you missed this exciting opportunity, NES Optometry is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals to join our Foundation Training Year workstream!

✔️ Would you like to help shape the future of optometry in Scotland?
✔️ Are you interested in supporting the placement experience of optometry students during the FTY?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. We have both permanent and fixed-term roles available.
For more details and to apply, please visit the NHS Scotland vacancy website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=221365

👉 1 x 0.6 FTE, Permanent Role
👉 1 x 0.6 FTE, Fixed-Term Position
📅 Deadline: Tuesday 22nd July

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

10/07/2025

🌞 We are delighted to share the Summer issue of the NES Optometry FTY Newsletter! Take a look at our latest updates, including exciting opportunities to join our team!

https://mailchi.mp/nes/nesoptometryftysummer2025-5755282

09/07/2025

⭐️NES Optometry FTY - Employment Opportunities⭐️

NES Optometry is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals to join our Foundation Training Year workstream!

✔️ Would you like to help shape the future of optometry in Scotland?
✔️ Are you interested in supporting the placement experience of optometry students during the FTY?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. We have both permanent and fixed-term roles available.

For more details and to apply, please visit the NHS Scotland vacancy website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/Job/JobDetail?jobid=221365&source=JobtrainRss

👉 1 x 0.6 FTE, Permanent Role
👉 1 x 0.6 FTE, Fixed-Term Position

📅 Deadline: Tuesday 22nd July

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

07/07/2025

We are excited to announce that our Independent Prescribing Simulation-Based Sessions held at Clinic M, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow are now available to book on Turas. https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/80557/optometry-ip-placements

We have last-minute availability on: 25th, 26th, 27th July and 1st, 2nd, 3rd August, each day is made up of two sessions (am/pm), each session can be used for 1 IP clinical placement or 3 Specialist or 3 General Interactive CPD points.

Our simulated patient and EyeSi Virtual Reality slit lamp will provide you with an experience that will leave you prepared to handle more challenging cases.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the chance to apply your skills to a realistic scenario, working alongside experienced colleagues to develop a management plan and make informed decisions.

The training day will provide you with the opportunity to reflect on your performance, learn from your peers, and refine your clinical and non-technical skills.

12/05/2025

📣 TONIGHT - Monday 12th May 2025 19:00-21:15
A must-attend event for optometrists, dispensing opticians, pre-reg's and students to hear about the latest developments in cataract surgery delivery in Scotland, including high flow surgery, simultaneous same day surgery and the latest evidence about post-surgery outcomes and complications. Guest speakers: Dr John Ellis & Dr John Buchan. Delivered by National Eyecare Workstream, CFSD.
2 interactive CPD points available
BOOK NOW https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/81576
See you there!

01/05/2025

🎉 We are excited to announce that our IP Simulation-based sessions held at Clinic M, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow are now available to book on Turas. Each session counts as 1 IP clinical placement or can be used for 3 CPD points. For further information on the sessions available, please visit - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/82579

01/05/2025

🎉NES is partnering with NHS Golden Jubilee to offer community optometrists a fantastic CPD opportunity on managing cataract surgery. You will shadow Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr Sumona McLaughlin, and a senior cataract optometrist, as they assess newly referred patients from across every Health Board in Scotland, moving through the consenting for surgery process.

*6 CPD points available (sessions can also count towards 1 IP clinical placement). Secure your place on Turas – https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/79140/optometry/course-booking/cataract-clinic-cpd-experience-c-110279-c-110280

28/04/2025

📣A must-attend event for optometrists, dispensing opticians, pre-reg's and students to hear about the latest developments in cataract surgery delivery in Scotland, including high flow surgery, simultaneous same day surgery and the latest evidence about post-surgery outcomes and complications. Guest speakers: Dr John Ellis & Dr John Buchan. Delivered by National Eyecare Workstream, CFSD.
Monday 12th May 2025 19:00-21:15
2 interactive CPD points available
BOOK NOW https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/81576

22/04/2025

📣We are delighted to share the Spring issue of the NES Optometry Foundation Training Year newsletter. Take a look to find out what we have been working on and our plans over the coming months: https://mailchi.mp/nes/nesoptometryftyspring2025-5754968

21/04/2025

📣We are excited to announce that our IP Simulation-based sessions held at Clinic M, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow are now available to book on Turas. For further information on the sessions available, please visit https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/80557/optometry-ip-placements