Consultant Ophthalmologist

An exciting opportunity has emerged for Consultant Ophthalmologists with extensive experience to join the largest cataract centre in Scotland. We are able to offer a flexible job plans. There is no regular on-call commitment.

NHS GJUNH Eye Centre

In November 2020 NHS GJUNH opened a purpose built Eye Centre which will deliver 20 pre assessment clinics and 60 theatre sessions per week. The design enables high volume cataract surgery to be performed effectively and efficiently. In 22 / 23 approximately 11,000 cataract surgeries were performed. There is an ambitious plan to maximise all theatre capacity through successful recruitment of highly specialised cataract surgeons.

NHS GJUNH is a National Treatment Centre providing access to cataract surgery to patients from across Scotland. The innovative design has been planned around a proven patient pathway supported by a multidisciplinary team including, specialist Ophthalmology Nurses, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists. We have a number of trainees who rotate from the West Of Scotland Training programme. There are opportunities for the successful candidates to contribute to training, quality improvement and service design.

This new facility has been designed to enable accessible person-centred care within a supportive environment and includes bespoke self-check in and creative wayfinding strategy particularly designed to help the visually impaired and those with a disability visiting the unit.

Golden Jubilee University National Hospital

NHS GJUNH is situated on the banks of the River Clyde in close proximity to Glasgow International Airport and within 30 minutes of the centre of Glasgow by road. Rail links to the direct overnight sleeper service to Euston, London is available from the local station within 5 minutes of the hospital. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are within easy reach. Glasgow and the immediate surroundings have a population of around 580,000. It is Scotland’s largest city and commercial capital and is only 45 minutes from Edinburgh.

The Golden Jubilee National Hotel is an integral unit alongside the hospital which is a 4 start hotel and conference centre. It is a pleasing and attractive working environment for staff.

Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council, be listed on the Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of entry) and hold an FRCOphth or equivalent higher Surgical qualification, if from out with the UK.

Informal enquiries can be made to :

Dr Sumona McLaughlin

Consultant Ophthalmologist

[email protected]

Dr Natalie Boyle

Consultant Ophthalmologist

[email protected]

Dr Pat Kearns

Consultant Ophthalmologist

[email protected]

An informal visit can be arranged by :

Elaine Stewart

National Elective Services Service Manager

[email protected]

• We intend to hold interviews onsite at NHS Golden Jubilee on Wednesday 23rd April although please note that this date is not confirmed. The Job Description is also subject to change. Applicants will be notified of any changes to Interview Date or Job Description.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.