Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job details

• Job reference: 254249
• Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
• Job closing date: 16/08/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: National Treatment Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Job posted date: 17/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
• Department: Ophthalmology

NHS HIGHLAND

NATIONAL TREATMENT CENTRE – HIGHLAND, INVERNESS

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST

£111,430 to £148,064 (per annum pro rata)

“Our vision is moving forward in delivering the best quality state of the art, innovative Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic Healthcare to the People of the North of Scotland”

OUR PEOPLE OUR PLANET OUR POUND

This is an exciting time to join the expanding, friendly and dynamic team of Ophthalmologists based at the National Treatment Centre – Highland (NTC-H), who provide a comprehensive visiting Ophthalmic Service to Caithness, Fort William, Western Isles, Benbecula and Orkney via a Service Level Agreement.

The NTC-H building is purpose-built and hosts the entire adult Eye Care Service and paediatric outpatient clinics. There are 2.4 Orthopaedic theatres for elective hip and knee joint replacement surgery and 2.6 Operating theatres for Ophthalmology. One of the Ophthalmology theatres is used for elective hand and foot surgery two days per week.

The NTC-H is sited on the beautiful Inverness Campus. Due to the unique proximity, there are significant opportunities to build on current research, education, and innovation links with the UHI and other key stakeholders.

We are looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with general ophthalmology skills with an optional special interest to complement the existing clinical team. You must be exceptional as both a clinician and a team player. You must be able to evidence continuous service improvement and commitment to developing a multi-disciplinary team approach.

The successful candidate will join a team of 14 other Consultants; 1 Associate Specialist; 2 Speciality Doctors, 3 Resident Doctors, 1 Glaucoma Fellow, 1 Clinical Fellow, 7 Orthoptists, 7 Hospital Optometrists and 1 Ophthalmology Imaging Manager. Current subspecialty interests provided by the department include Vitreoretina, Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Paediatrics, Neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus, Cornea and Medical Retina. Workload is sufficient to allow duplication in some areas of specialist interest.

The successful candidate will also be expected to continue a General Ophthalmology interest, along with visits to the Western Isles or Orkney to conduct peripheral clinics and operating theatre sessions. The department also provides a visiting service to Caithness and Fort William, and depending on departmental job planning agreement, visits to these clinics could also be included if service demand requires additional resource in these locations.

The appointee will participate in the 1:8, 8am-8pm on-call rota. The post also offers the opportunity for a certain amount of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.

This substantive post is available on a ten programmed activity basis (8 DCC: 2 SPA). However, applications for part time and/or flexible working will be actively considered.

Prospective candidates will require to be on the GMC Specialist Register and will hold a CCT or CESR (Article 14 – Certificate of Equivalency) or be within 6 months of obtaining the certificate.

Inverness is the Capital of the Highlands and enjoys a lifestyle and environment, offering a range of leisure and sporting opportunities. There is good quality, affordable housing, and excellent schools. NHS Highland serves a catchment area of almost 12,500 square miles, covering the entire Scottish Highlands and a catchment population of 320,000 people. For useful information on the Highlands please go to www.enterprisinghighland.com

The Western Isles are situated around 45 miles off the northwest coast of Scotland and are reached by a direct 35-minute flight from Inverness Airport. The islands have a population of around 27,000 are renowned for their pristine sandy beaches and beautiful dramatic landscapes.

The population of Orkney is 22,000 and is a 45 minute flight away from Inverness Airport but you can also take the ferry from Gill’s Bay Ferry Terminal in Caithness.

For useful information on the Highlands please go to www.enterprisinghighland.com

Closing date for applications is: 16th August 2026

Interviews will be held: 4th September 2026

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 HIGHLAND

NATIONAL TREATMENT CENTRE – HIGHLAND, INVERNESS

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST

£111,430 to £148,064 (per annum pro rata)

“Our vision is moving forward in delivering the best quality state of the art, innovative Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic Healthcare to the People of the North of Scotland”

OUR PEOPLE OUR PLANET OUR POUND

This is an exciting time to join the expanding, friendly and dynamic team of Ophthalmologists based at the National Treatment Centre – Highland (NTC-H), who provide a comprehensive visiting Ophthalmic Service to Caithness, Fort William, Western Isles, Benbecula and Orkney via a Service Level Agreement.

The NTC-H building is purpose-built and hosts the entire adult Eye Care Service and paediatric outpatient clinics. There are 2.4 Orthopaedic theatres for elective hip and knee joint replacement surgery and 2.6 Operating theatres for Ophthalmology. One of the Ophthalmology theatres is used for elective hand and foot surgery two days per week.

The NTC-H is sited on the beautiful Inverness Campus. Due to the unique proximity, there are significant opportunities to build on current research, education, and innovation links with the UHI and other key stakeholders.

We are looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with general ophthalmology skills with an optional special interest to complement the existing clinical team. You must be exceptional as both a clinician and a team player. You must be able to evidence continuous service improvement and commitment to developing a multi-disciplinary team approach.

The successful candidate will join a team of 14 other Consultants; 1 Associate Specialist; 2 Speciality Doctors, 3 Resident Doctors, 1 Glaucoma Fellow, 1 Clinical Fellow, 7 Orthoptists, 7 Hospital Optometrists and 1 Ophthalmology Imaging Manager. Current subspecialty interests provided by the department include Vitreoretina, Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Paediatrics, Neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus, Cornea and Medical Retina. Workload is sufficient to allow duplication in some areas of specialist interest.

The successful candidate will also be expected to continue a General Ophthalmology interest, along with visits to the Western Isles or Orkney to conduct peripheral clinics and operating theatre sessions. The department also provides a visiting service to Caithness and Fort William, and depending on departmental job planning agreement, visits to these clinics could also be included if service demand requires additional resource in these locations.

The appointee will participate in the 1:8, 8am-8pm on-call rota. The post also offers the opportunity for a certain amount of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.

This substantive post is available on a ten programmed activity basis (8 DCC: 2 SPA). However, applications for part time and/or flexible working will be actively considered.

Prospective candidates will require to be on the GMC Specialist Register and will hold a CCT or CESR (Article 14 – Certificate of Equivalency) or be within 6 months of obtaining the certificate.

Inverness is the Capital of the Highlands and enjoys a lifestyle and environment, offering a range of leisure and sporting opportunities. There is good quality, affordable housing, and excellent schools. NHS Highland serves a catchment area of almost 12,500 square miles, covering the entire Scottish Highlands and a catchment population of 320,000 people. For useful information on the Highlands please go to www.enterprisinghighland.com

The Western Isles are situated around 45 miles off the northwest coast of Scotland and are reached by a direct 35-minute flight from Inverness Airport. The islands have a population of around 27,000 are renowned for their pristine sandy beaches and beautiful dramatic landscapes.

The population of Orkney is 22,000 and is a 45 minute flight away from Inverness Airport but you can also take the ferry from Gill’s Bay Ferry Terminal in Caithness.

For useful information on the Highlands please go to www.enterprisinghighland.com

Closing date for applications is: 16th August 2026

Interviews will be held: 4th September 2026

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

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