Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Forces Friendly Employer

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Glaucoma. The post is a fixed-term position available from September 2026 and will involve clinical sessions across Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital and Stobhill Hospital as part of a 10 PA post.

Applicants must hold GMC Registration with a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC Registration with license to practise.
• Eligible for inclusion in GMC Specialist Register (CCT) or CESR pathway.
• Evidence of leadership skills and service development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver glaucoma care across hospital sites within NHSGGC.
• Lead clinics, teaching, and supervision of trainees.
• Contribute to service development and governance.

Skills

Glaucoma management

Leadership

Teaching & training

Research & audit

Education

GMC Registration & CCT eligibility

Higher specialist training

Tools

Ophthalmic imaging

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 9-5.

This is a Fixed term post for 8 months.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) invites applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Glaucoma. This is a fixed term post available from September 2026. The successful candidate will join a large, progressive ophthalmology service delivering care across multiple hospital sites.

The provisional job plan includes clinical sessions Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital and Stobhill Hospital.

This is a 10 PA post, comprising of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) and administrative sessions. The job plan and location of duties may vary over the course of the contract period, in line with service requirements.

Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. UK trained applicants 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. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.

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.

Clinical Experience And Skills

• Expertise in the management of glaucoma patients
• Evidence of leadership skills and service development

Research and Audit

• Evidence of publications and/or presentations are desirable

Teaching and Training

• Experience in delivering formal and informal teaching and training
• Commitment to Education and workforce development.

Professional Attributes

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational skills
• Willingness to work flexibly to support strategic aims of NHS GGC including development of competence based roles for non-medical staff.

The successful candidate may, where appropriate to their specialty and service requirements, contribute to the Interface Directorate. This may include supporting patient pathways, providing clinical advice, cross-site working or appropriate virtual clinical activity. Any involvement will be discussed and agreed, reflecting clinical governance, post requirements and wider service needs across NHSGGC.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.