Advanced Medical Training Fellowship – Oculoplastics & Oncology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Glasgow seeks an ophthalmologist for a 1-year AMTF post beginning August 2026. The role involves managing inpatient and outpatient cases, assisting in specialist clinics and theatre sessions, with participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota. Candidates must have completed ophthalmic specialty training, hold FRCOphth or equivalent, and be eligible for GMC registration. Opportunities exist for specialist training and research. Closing date for applications is December 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have FRCOphth or equivalent.
• Experience equivalent to CCT accepted for candidates.
• Hold GMC registration and a licence to practice in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology patients.
• Assist at specialist clinic and theatre sessions.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills

FRCOphth or equivalent

Inpatient and outpatient management

Audit and research experience

Education

CCT in Ophthalmology

Job description

1 year, from August 2026

This AMTF post has been established as an addition to the West of Scotland Training Programme in Ophthalmology and is supervised by the Post-Graduate Dean’s office. Administrative responsibility for the post remains with NHSGG&CC HR department.

This post is intended for ophthalmologists who have recently completed their ophthalmic specialty training, and have been awarded their CCT, or expect to be awarded the CCT, before beginning the post. Experience equivalent to CCT will be considered. All candidates must have the FRCOphth or equivalent.

The post offers excellent opportunities for specialist training, audit and research.

Clinical duties include responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient management of patients, assisting at specialist clinic & theatre sessions and participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice.

For informal discussion, please contact:

• Dr Vikas Chadha, Consultant Ophthalmologist, 0141 211 0124, [e-mail]
• Or Dr Paul Cauchi, Consultant Ophthalmologist 0141 211 0124, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

To apply, please click the Apply button.

Closing date 14 December 2025.