Consultant in Ophthalmology

This is new post for a Consultant General Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty interest in vitreoretinal surgery.

The provisional job plan includes sessions working at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Vale of Leven Hospital. There is one flexible session per week for VR theatre/clinic cover and once a month outreach clinics at Oban.

The post includes 1 in 33 consultant on-call duties for the GG&C area.

The contract is for 10 Programmed Activities, including an administrative session and two SPA sessions. The job plan and location of duties may be variable over the course of the contract period, in response to service requirements.

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.