Consultant Ophthalmologist
Consultants in Ophthalmology
South-West Scotland, UK
Annual salary £74,504 to £100,446
Hays Healthcare is working with one of the largest NHS Health Boards/Trusts in the UK based in South-West region of Scotland.
Vacancies have arisen for 2 Consultant Ophthalmologists, based at main Hospital site of the Health Board.
The Health Board serves a population of 148,190 but within a large geographical area of about 2,400 square miles and employs around 4500 staff excluding GPs and Dentists
We are looking for the successful appointee to provide general ophthalmology services, with special interest in either:-
* Medical Retina (particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy) or Glaucoma.
* Paediatric Ophthalmology and motility
Out-patient clinics are undertaken at the main hospital site and a secondary hospital site based in a nearby city. Elective surgery is also performed at one of the sites along with local anaesthetic cataract surgery. Medical staff are supported by Nurse Practitioners in Glaucoma, Cataract and Plastics clinics. Our clients paediatric service is fully supported by our Orthoptic team. The successful candidates will join a team of 2 consultants, a Specialty Doctor and a Clinical Assistant. The Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department provides 24-hour cover for ophthalmic emergencies where emergency patients are firstly reviewed. Consultant Ophthalmologists are first on-call from 5pm and at weekends, providing 1 in 4 on call cover and cover for colleagues on leave.
The local region provides a wide range of sporting and outdoor activities are available as well as cultural and other facilities.
Married or single accommodation could be provided initially.
Prospective candidates will require to be on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register and will hold a CCT or CESR (Article 14 – Certificate of Equivalency) or be within 6 months of obtaining the certificate, or will be an established Consultant Ophthalmologist.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to apply, please email a detailed copy of your up to date CV to steve.thorpe@hays.com or call Steve Thorpe at Hays Healthcare’s London Victoria office on 0044 (0)207 259 8788. Alternatively, simply apply via this advert.
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