Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
36 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- OTHER
Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations.
- OTHER
Current full driving licence.
- TEACHING
Previous involvement in the delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
- TEACHING
Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship
- TRAINING
In keeping with completion of Specialist Training or equivalent.
- EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years’ experience in ophthalmology with acute on-call commitment.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience at senior level in UK healthcare system.
- EXPERIENCE
Recent and relevant clinical experience and competency with wide general experience.
- EXPERIENCE
Recent and relevant experience and personal qualities to work in a busy unit dealing with the high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions.
- EXPERIENCE
Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines.
- EXPERIENCE
Confident with indirect supervision of varying grades of doctors in training.
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in organising NHS Services or equivalent.
- LEADERSHIP
Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management.
- LEADERSHIP
Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.
- MANAGERIAL
Knowledge of service provision at a local level.
- MANAGERIAL
Awareness of the principles and core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings.
- DISPOSITION
Committed to Quality Patient Care.
- DISPOSITION
Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients.
- DISPOSITION
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- DISPOSITION
High fluency in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations.
- DISPOSITION
Ability to work under pressure.
- DISPOSITION
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- DISPOSITION
Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development.
- DISPOSITION
A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment.
- DISPOSITION
Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development.
- DISPOSITION
Good time management and organisation.
- DISPOSITION
Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery.
- PUBLICATIONS
Presentations/Publications relevant to the practice.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Understanding of the principles of medical audit.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Evidence of contribution to audit at least at local level.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Awareness of principles of research with an ability to critically analyse medical literature.
- QUALIFICATIONS
MBChB or equivalent.
- QUALIFICATIONS
FRCS (Exit Exam) or equivalent.
- QUALIFICATIONS
FRCOphth or equivalent full U.K. Registration.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Current full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
- KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Broad based knowledge and skills in diagnosis and clinical management within the Specialty and encompassing most sub-disciplines.
Desirable
25 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- OTHER
Preference to work in a District General Hospital.
- TEACHING
Interest in and commitment to teaching and training.
- TEACHING
Experience of providing problem-based teaching.
- TEACHING
Experience of organising teaching programmes.
- TEACHING
Formal training in educational/clinical supervision.
- TRAINING
Training at ST/SPR level in communication, teaching or management.
- TRAINING
Experience within UK training establishments.
- TRAINING
In possession of CCT/awarded Portfolio Pathway at the time of interview or be within 6 months of CCT.
- EXPERIENCE
Well developed subspecialty interest.
- EXPERIENCE
Administrative / Management experience.
- LEADERSHIP
Evidence of role as leader within groups.
- MANAGERIAL
Involvement in service re-design.
- MANAGERIAL
Involvement in project delivery.
- MANAGERIAL
Involvement in NHS-related meetings.
- DISPOSITION
Problem solver/diplomat/counsellor.
- DISPOSITION
A natural leader.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Experience and interest in Audit and experience of design of audit.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Research.
- AUDIT/RESEARCH
Involved in design of research.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Higher Degree or other Diploma.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Further educational certificates, diploma etc.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Other e.g. ALS Provider.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview. Portfolio Pathway route doctors (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) must be awarded at time of interview.
- KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Further educational certificates, diploma’s, etc
- KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good IT Skills
Job details
- Job reference: 255820
- Salary: Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 25/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: University Hospital Hairmyres
- Employment type: Locum
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 04/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
- Department: Ophthalmology
NHS Lanarkshire
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Hospital Hairmyres
The advertised post is for a locum ophthalmology consultant to NHS Lanarkshire with a subspecialty interest in glaucoma. The post is being offered for six months in the first instance. The successful candidate will be part of the consultant team based at University Hospital Hairmyres, providing ophthalmic care to the whole of NHS Lanarkshire.
The post presents an exciting opportunity to the successful applicant to have a significant influence in the redesign of the glaucoma service. We have a highly motivated and skilled non-medical workforce working in the department and have strong links with community optometry with development of the Community Glaucoma Service. The successful candidate would work closely with the site management team to develop sustainable service delivery models for the future.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis (including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
For any application queries, please contact Nicole Lennon on: Medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Interview Date: 8th October
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Locum Consultant Ophthlamologist
Additional Information for Applicants
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‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with NHS Lanarkshire in East Kilbride, Scotland. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £111,430 - £148,064. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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