Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology for a one-year fixed-term role at the National Treatment Centre - Highland. The position involves working with a diverse team and participating in innovative care approaches, including telemedicine.

Qualifications

• Medical qualifications relevant to a Clinical Fellow position.
• Able to participate in virtual clinics and telemedicine.
• Interest in various sub-specialties like Glaucoma and Oculoplastics.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 12 Consultants in Ophthalmology.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care.
• Engage in virtual and traditional patient clinics.

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NHS HIGHLAND

National Treatment Centre - Highland, Inverness Campus

Clinical Fellow / St1

Department Of Ophthalmology

Salary £45,504 - £60,199 per annum, plus banding supplement.

1 Year Fixed Term

We are looking for a Clinical Fellow to compliment the Ophthalmology Department based at the National Treatment Centre – Highland located at the Inverness Campus. The post is fixed term for 1 year. The successful candidate will join a team of 12 Consultants. In addition, the Ophthalmology Medical Department comprises one Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty Doctors, 3 Ophthalmology residents, and one Glaucoma Clinical Fellow. Current subspecialty interests provided by the department include Glaucoma, Vitreo-retina, Oculoplastics, Paediatrics, Neuro-ophthalmology, Cornea and Medical Retina.

NHS HIGHLAND

National Treatment Centre - Highland, Inverness Campus

Clinical Fellow / St1

Department Of Ophthalmology

Salary £45,504 - £60,199 per annum, plus banding supplement.

1 Year Fixed Term

We are looking for a Clinical Fellow to compliment the Ophthalmology Department based at the National Treatment Centre – Highland located at the Inverness Campus. The post is fixed term for 1 year. The successful candidate will join a team of 12 Consultants. In addition, the Ophthalmology Medical Department comprises one Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty Doctors, 3 Ophthalmology residents, and one Glaucoma Clinical Fellow. Current subspecialty interests provided by the department include Glaucoma, Vitreo-retina, Oculoplastics, Paediatrics, Neuro-ophthalmology, Cornea and Medical Retina.

Our unique geography requires innovative development in virtual clinics and telemedicine to meet the clinical need and standardised best quality of care. The unit has three Heidelberg Spectralis OCT scanners, a Kowa and Eidon non-mydriatic camera, Topcon specular microscope, Zeiss Humphrey VF analysers, Reichert ORA and iCare tonometers, Pascal laser, Belkin Direct SLT laser, YAG laser and micropulse and cyclodiode lasers. Outpatient care is via either traditional Consultant-led clinics, Optometrist-led shared care clinics or virtual clinics dependent on patient risk stratification. We have 3 Ophthalmology theatres in the NTC-H.

The Ophthalmology Department in Inverness also provides peripheral services in Orkney, the Western Isles, Wick, and Fort William and we undertake commissioned activity from other Health Boards as set out in the annual delivery plan commissioned by Scottish Government for cataract operating.

Inverness is the capital of the Highlands and enjoys a lifestyle and environment only dreamt of in other parts of the country, offering a range of leisure and sporting opportunities, good quality affordable housing and excellent schools. Raigmore Hospital is a modern well-equipped district general hospital with approximately 454 beds on the other side of the A9 from NTC-H.

Job Reference: MS14 218544

Closing Date: 20/06/2025

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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