Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma

NHS National Services Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a fellow for a 12-month Glaucoma Surgical Fellowship. The role includes extensive training in advanced surgical techniques for glaucoma, involvement in research, and a teaching component. Candidates must be experienced independent cataract surgeons and have completed their residency. This position is based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and offers a unique opportunity to develop comprehensive glaucoma management skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a competent independent cataract surgeon with residency completed.
• Experience in glaucoma surgery is highly preferred.
• Training will be provided in advanced glaucoma surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical glaucoma fellowship training in Scotland.
• Manage emergency glaucoma patients without on-call obligations.
• Contribute to postgraduate teaching programs and assist in training junior staff.
• Engage in departmental research programs and publish findings.

Skills

Independent cataract surgeon

Experience in glaucoma surgery

Research publication skills

Teaching and mentorship

Education

Completion of residency (CCT)

Tools

SLT laser

Trabeculectomy equipment

Ahmed valves

Cypass and Xen procedures

Job description

Job Title: Glaucoma Surgical Fellowship - Ophthalmology

Department: Head and Neck Ophthalmology

Base: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion

You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites.

Post Summary

This post is designed to provide higher sub‑speciality training in glaucoma care for a period of up to 12 months.

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.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion St. Johns Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12‑month clinical glaucoma fellowship based in Scotland’s capital city. The post will provide broad experience in all aspects of the management of glaucoma, including complex glaucoma surgery. Successful candidates will work closely with the Edinburgh glaucoma consultants Andrew Tatham, Pankaj Agarwal, Tej Malcolm and Mei Ling Cheng.

The fellow is expected to be a competent independent cataract surgeon and already have completed residency (CCT). Ideally, they will also have experience in glaucoma surgery. Training will be offered in trabeculectomy, Baerveldt tube surgery, Ahmed valves, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (Cypass and Xen procedures). Exposure to complex glaucoma and cataract surgery will also be provided. The fellow will be trained in SLT laser.

The fellow will work in our development virtual clinics and contribute to the department’s research programme. The department is involved in several commercial studies of new medical and surgical treatments and expects the fellow to publish the results of their research work.

The post does not have an on‑call component, but the fellow will manage emergency glaucoma patients. The fellowship also includes a teaching role, contributing to the post‑graduate teaching programme at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion and teaching specialist trainees. The fellow will give advice and assistance to junior medical staff in training.

Some parts of the job plan may be flexible and finalised before commencement of employment, after discussion with the successful applicant.

Closing Date

24/01/2026

Contact

Andrew Tatham
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
0131 536 3902

For an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Tatham.

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