258802 Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

NHS Lothian

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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.

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. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part time (20 hours per week) post based in Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion.

Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist with an Interest in Medical Retina

Department: Ophthalmology, Head and Neck

Base: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, NHS Lothian

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

Post Summary: The post is at Consultant level in the Ophthalmology department, with an interest in Medical

Retina. The hospital base will be the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, with sessions at St. John’s Hospital,

Livingston and the Royal Hospital of Children and Young People. More detailed departmental and specialty

information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Ash Khan, Clinical Director – Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 0131 536 3755, ashraf.khan@nhs.scot; and Karen McCabe, Clinical Service Manager – Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 0131 536 3755, karen.mccabe@nhs.scot.

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***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***