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Fixed term from February to August 2025
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for the post of Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) in Ophthalmology. The post is Full Time but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full time.
All resident doctors in ophthalmology are based at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology at Gartnavel General Hospital. However, the clinical duties of the post may be at various hospitals in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Duties will include participation in specialist and general ophthalmic out-patient clinics, emergency clinics, theatre sessions with the possibility of laser clinics, minor ops, and intravitreal injections dependent on previous experience. The job has an on-call commitment which is currently one in seven.
You will work alongside 34 other trainees on the West of Scotland training rotation. In addition to clinical work, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the Clinical Governance programme within the department and will be encouraged to participate in audit and research.
The successful applicant’s timetable and teaching programme will be orientated towards applying to ophthalmic specialist training through the national recruitment programme.
The post holder must (at the time of commencement of employment) have full registration with the GMC and a license to practice.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland 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.
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