Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Cornea - 215593

Ayrshire; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in cornea for a full-time position at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. The role includes managing patients independently and collaborating with existing specialists. Candidates must hold GMC registration and relevant training, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and a license to practice required.
• Trained in UK or equivalent training required.
• Experience in corneal eye care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality triage and clinical corneal expertise.
• Collaborate with acute ophthalmology service.
• Develop clinical pathways and manage corneal patients.

Skills

Corneal clinical expertise

Patient management

Education and training of colleagues

Education

GMC Registration

Training leading to CCT

Portfolio Pathway eligibility

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Cornea - 215593

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NHS Lothian 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.

Consultant Ophthalmologist wsi Cornea

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion.

Clinical Duties And Responsibilities

• To provide corneal clinical expertise, with independent management of patients
• To work flexibly and closely with the existing Corneal Consultants in developing the corneal service in Lothian, to ensure good clinical care, aligning with NHS Lothian Strategic Aims, as well as changing service needs in the department.
• Work with colleagues in the acute ophthalmology service to improve the management of acute corneal patients, with education and training of colleagues, as well as developing clinical pathways and guidelines.
  
  

Out Of Hours Commitments

• Consultant On-call rota: 1 in 14 with prospective cover
• Availability Supplement: 3%
  
  

Provide High Quality Care To Patients

• Maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
• Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post
• Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and respond to their views
  
  

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Ash Khan, Clinical Director – Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

0131 536 1063, [e-mail];

Karen McCabe, Clinical Service Manager – Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

0131 536 3755, [e-mail]

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date: 07/06/2025

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 23/06/2025

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