# Ophthalmology Paediatric Fellow > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-paediatric-fellow/00bdf1b2-800f-4328-8112-eb13bdaa2503 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-paediatric-fellow/00bdf1b2-800f-4328-8112-eb13bdaa2503.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £71,550 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:07:21.244Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259816 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259816 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content Ophthalmology Paediatric FellowPrincess Alexandra Eye Pavillion/St Johns Hospital Reference - 249412 NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion and St Johns Hospital. This post is designed to provide higher sub-speciality training in paediatric ophthalmology care for a period of up to 12 months. The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is the tertiary referral centre. It also provides acute ophthalmology services (out of hours) for south east of Scotland including Edinburgh, Livingston, the Lothians and Borders. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of all simple & complex acute ophthalmology problems, in a busy department. The ophthalmology department covers all the major subspecialty and the post holder will benefit from specialist input from the respective consultants for cases requiring specialist input. In addition the post holder will have an opportunity to develop their cataract skill and undertake high volume surgery. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact:Conrad Schmoll, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion0131 536 3902 If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 06/06/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Job Details Ophthalmology Paediatric FellowPrincess Alexandra Eye Pavillion/St Johns Hospital Reference - 249412 NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion and St Johns Hospital. This post is designed to provide higher sub-speciality training in paediatric ophthalmology care for a period of up to 12 months. The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is the tertiary referral centre. It also provides acute ophthalmology services (out of hours) for south east of Scotland including Edinburgh, Livingston, the Lothians and Borders. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of all simple & complex acute ophthalmology problems, in a busy department. The ophthalmology department covers all the major subspecialty and the post holder will benefit from specialist input from the respective consultants for cases requiring specialist input. In addition the post holder will have an opportunity to develop their cataract skill and undertake high volume surgery. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact:Conrad Schmoll, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion0131 536 3902 If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 06/06/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Completed higher specialist training - Demonstrated commitment to specialise in glaucoma **Desirable** - Teaching and audit experience ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility - Good communication and organisation skills - Team player ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - Good clinical judgement - High level of competence in cataract surgery ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice **Desirable** - Higher research degree (MD or PhD) ### Further Training and Knowledge **Essential** - High level of experience in paediatric ophthalmology - Broad knowledge of general ophthalmology **Desirable** - Track record in paediatric ophthalmology research ## Documents - [Paeds Ophth Fellow 249412 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154067&JobId=259816) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.