Job Advert
Applications are invited for the posts of:
• Clinical Director for Ophthalmology
• Consultant Ophthalmologists (whole time, part time, flexible approach)
Our Ophthalmology service continues to expand and is now one of Scotland’s largest ophthalmic units. NHS GJ is in the process of delivering an ambitious plan of growth, with significant investment in the expansion of elective services to support NHS Scotland and meet the predicted demand between now and 2035. In Sept 2020 the first phase of this investment will be commissioned; our new purpose built Eye Centre will provide a 100% increase in pre-operative assessment capacity and 300% increase in theatre capacity.
There is a comprehensive outpatient and theatre facility and we have a dedicated team of specialist ophthalmology nurses, optometrists, 5.2 WTE consultant ophthalmologists and a small group of visiting consultants.
We are able to offer a very flexible job plans and there is no regular on-call commitment.
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council, be listed on the Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of entry) and hold a FRCOphth or equivalent higher Surgical qualification, if from out with the UK.
The selection process will be held on 22 and 23 October 2020.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Dr Patrick Kearns, Clinical Director for Ophthalmology, patrick.kearns@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk