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The Ophthalmology department in Greater Glasgow & Clyde employs 38 Consultant Ophthalmologists, covering all major sub-specialties. Ophthalmology clinics are held on 8 hospital sites, with ophthalmic surgery undertaken in 6 hospitals.
We require a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a strong interest in medical sub-specialties. The provisional job plan has specialist clinics in medical retina, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. However, alternative interests can be considered, potentially including cataract surgery, subject to organisational requirements.
The provisional job timetable includes seven clinic sessions per week, taking place at the , , the Queen Elizabeth
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There are two sub-specialty clinics in medical retina, two in uveitis, one in neuro-ophthalmology, plus two general clinics. The current intention is to replace one of the medical retina clinics with a virtual review session.
The contract is for 10 Programmed Activities, including 2 administrative sessions and 1 SPA session.
In the absence of surgical sessions, there will be no on-call commitment.
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 licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Soma Chakrabarti, Lead Clinician, on 0141451 6067 Soma.Chakrabarti@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Mr Deepak Tejwani, Lead Clinician, on 0141 314 6670 Deepak.Tejwani@nhs.net