Consultant in Ophthalmology

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position

Consultant in Ophthalmology - Reference: 242625 - Closing: 10/04/2026

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Role details

Applications are welcome for the above permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to: Ash Khan, Clinical Director - Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion; , ; and Karen McCabe, Clinical Service Manager - Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion; , .

How to apply

If viewing from an external site, please search for the job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply on the NHS Scotland jobs site. Please note that we cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing, and the application will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure equal treatment of all applicants.

Notes

We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.

Interview Date: 08/05/2026 (AM)