Job details
- Job reference: 251322
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 19/06/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Ninewells Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 12/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: Ophthalmology
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.
NHS TAYSIDE
FIXED TERM CLINICAL FELLOW IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (ST EQUIVALENT LEVEL)
Applications are invited for the above post based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain further experience in Ophthalmology at foundation doctor level.
The post is available from June 2026 to August 2027.
The successful candidate will join a team of foundation doctors, specialty registrars, and Consultant Ophthalmology Surgeons. Although this post is not formally recognised for training, the role will be broadly similar to that of a specialty registrar doctor and offer opportunities across a broad spectrum of ophthalmology including ward review, surgery, emergency care and outpatient activities. Department strengths include glaucoma, high volume cataract surgery and macula and uveitis.
Candidates should be GMC registered.
For an informal discussion and/or site visit please contact Dr Caroline Cobb, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology caroline.cobb@nhs.scot or Alison Simpson, Information Manager Ophthalmology Alison.Simpson3@nhs.scot
Hours of Work are 40 hours per week. Less than full time will be considered.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months experience of taking and managing emergency referrals in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months experience at ST1-2 level (CT)
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- Based at Ninewells Hospital Dundee
- Able to travel to another site, e.g. Perth Royal Infirmary
Desirable
- Valid driver’s license
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Reliability
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives
- The ability to communicate and work harmoniously with all members of staff individually and on a multi-disciplinary basis
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to work under pressure
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to motivate colleagues
- Experience in medical education and teaching
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of research activity or presentations
Desirable
- Evidence of poster or oral presentations at national or international meetings
- Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner with a Licence to practice
Desirable
- FRCOphth Part 1
- Refraction Certificate
- MRCS
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow (ST Equivalent) in Ophthalmology with NHS Tayside in Dundee, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £45,504 - £71,550. The contract type is Fixed-term. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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