Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland - Optometry

18/08/2026

💫 Optometry in Kirkwall, Orkney 💫

Meet Isla, who returned home to work in Orkney. She shares what surprised her most — from increased clinical responsibility to island life and its vibrant social scene.

🎥 Take a look at the video here:
https://vimeo.com/1159234051/

This is "NHS Rural Optometrist - Kirkwall" by NES on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/08/2026

📣Final Spaces Remaining - Ocular Oncology : Part 2📣

We are delighted to welcome back Mr Vikas Chadha for Part 2 of our Ocular Oncology Webinar Series on Monday 17 August.

In this interactive sessions, Mr Chadha will explore the assessment and management of benign and suspected ocular malignancies involving the eyelids and anterior segment.

Book here:
🔗 https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/91958
📅 Monday 17 August | 7:00–8:00 pm
✅ Worth 1 Interactive CPD point

11/08/2026

PSD Scotland are pleased to invite you to our next webinar session.

"Prescribing Wisely: Antibiotic Stewardship in Optometric Practice"

This webinar will cover antibiotic resistance and how you can apply the antibiotic stewardship principals in day to day practice

🪙 1 Interactive Speciality / General CPD Point available

📆 Thursday 3rd September
⌚ 7pm-8pm
💻 Book Here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/92036

11/08/2026

✨Optometry in Portree, Skye ✨

Meet Hannah, who moved from Canada to study in Scotland and now works in Skye. She talks about supportive professional networks and an unbeatable outdoor lifestyle.

🎥 Discover more in the video here:
https://vimeo.com/1166328609

This is "NHS Rural Optometrist - Portree" by NES on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/08/2026

📣PSD Scotland Optometry Education and Support newsletter

Have you seen our latest MailChimp newsletter? See all our CPD opportunities available to book now!

🗣️Opinions sought! See the poll in the newsletter for preferred timings for online events – please cast your vote NOW!
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06/08/2026

🌟 Optometry in Elgin, Grampian 🌟

Meet Lloyd (Optometrist) and Aileen (Pharmacist) as they share what inter professional working looks like in a busy rural practice — and why Elgin has so much to offer.

🎥 Find out more in the video below: https://vimeo.com/1166321631

This is "NHS Rural Optometrist - Elgin" by NES on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/08/2026

📣Ocular Oncology Webinar Series📣

We are delighted to bring you a two-part Ocular Oncology Webinar Series presented by Mr Vikas Chadha on Monday 10th and Monday 17th of August.

Across these interactive sessions, Mr Chadha will explore the assessment and management of benign and suspected ocular malignancies involving the eyelids, anterior segment and posterior segment.

Places are still available, so book now to secure your place:
📅 Monday 10 August | 7:00–8:00 pm
🔗 https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/91956
📅 Monday 17 August | 7:00–8:00 pm
🔗 https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/91958

✅ Each session is worth 1 Interactive CPD point

05/08/2026

Face-to-Face IP Peer Discussion in Aberdeen

Join us for an interactive in-person peer discussion where we’ll explore three acute anterior eye cases in a supportive, collaborative environment.

🧠 Gain clinical insights
🤝 Connect with peers
🪙 Earn 3 speciality interactive CPD points

This session is a great opportunity to share perspectives, deepen your understanding of anterior eye presentations, and engage in meaningful discussion with fellow IP optometrists.

Spaces are limited - book now to secure your spot!

📍Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Eye Department
📆 Tuesday 29th September
⌚19:00-20:00
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/92342/optometry/course-booking/ip-peer-discussion

04/08/2026

🌟 Advance Your Clinical Skills Through Simulation 🌟

Experience the EyeSi Virtual Reality Slit Lamp and learn through immersive simulation with professional simulated patients.

Whether you're:

✔ Independent Prescribing qualified and looking to refresh your prescribing skills
✔ Considering Independent Prescribing as your next step
✔ Seeking high-quality CPD to enhance your clinical practice

These sessions offer practical learning, peer discussion, reflection and confidence-building for managing real-world eye care scenarios, alongside hands-on experience with cutting-edge virtual reality technology.

🎓 Earn up to 6 Interactive (specialist or general) CPD points for attending a full day (3 points per session).

📍 Sessions are available in Falkirk, Inverness and Glasgow until the end of October (subject to availability).

⚠️ Please note: Each simulation session is intended to be completed once only. These are the same simulation sessions delivered as part of the IP Placement programme. Please only book sessions that you have not previously completed.

📲 Book now via Turas using the link below.

https://lnkd.in/eCy6kBTF

👁️✨ Join colleagues from across Scotland and take advantage of this unique opportunity to develop your clinical and prescribing skills through simulation.

04/08/2026

🎥 Spotlight: Practice Across Scotland

Optometry in Scotland doesn’t look the same everywhere — and that’s its strength.

Our new Spotlight Videos showcase the range of remote, rural and island community settings where student optometrists may undertake placements, demonstrating not just how they'll train, but where.

Hear from optometrists in:
📍 Elgin, Grampian
📍 Kirkwall, Orkney
📍 Portree, Skye

They share insights into day to day practice, close knit communities, inter professional working and the unique opportunities these settings offer.

Through the FTY’s two placement model, students can experience a broad range of practice environments — including remote and rural communities — supporting workforce development across Scotland.

🎬 Watch the videos and explore the full picture of optometry practice in Scotland in our “Spotlight Videos: Practice Across Scotland” newsletter:
https://newsletters.nes.digital/optometry-foundation-training-year/

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