Consultant in Ophthalmology

Consultant Ophthalmologist Advert

**Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with sessions in Inverclyde Royal Hospital**

**Fixed-Term 10 months**

The Ophthalmology department in Greater Glasgow & Clyde employs 39 Consultant Ophthalmologists, covering all major sub-specialties. Ophthalmology clinics are held on 8 hospital sites, with ophthalmic surgery undertaken in 6 hospitals.

Due to Maternity leave, we require a Consultant General Ophthalmologist, preferably with a sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma.

The provisional job plan includes sessions working at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde