Consultant Ophthalmologist

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialty in Ocular Oncology. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare setting, delivering high-quality patient care while engaging in innovative practices. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and appropriate specialist training, ensuring they contribute to a trusted and knowledgeable community serving a large population.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC Registration and a license to practise.
• Must have higher specialist training leading to CCT or equivalent.
• Strong communication and clinical governance skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in Ophthalmology and manage clinical responsibilities.
• Engage in audit, governance, revalidation, and management meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Governance

Job Planning

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or confirmed entry

CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

A 10 PA post as a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a sub-specialty interest in Ocular Oncology is available from 1st August 2025.
The provisional job plan includes sessions working at Gartnavel General Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The contract is for 10 Programmed Activities, including administrative and SPA session time. The job plan and location of duties may be variable over the course of the contract period, in response to service requirements.
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. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings.
This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Deepak Tejwani, Co-Clinical Director, on 0141 451 6067
[e-mail] or Liza Campbell on 0141 232 2215 [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Interview Date: 22/08/25

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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