# Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Grampian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/4000b9b9-fe59-4cdf-994d-9e16974346e3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/4000b9b9-fe59-4cdf-994d-9e16974346e3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Grampian - **Town:** Aberdeen - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £64,158 - £99,975 - **Contract type:** Temporary - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T10:15:04.073Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=257963 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=257963 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 247564 - Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975) - Job closing date: 22/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - Employment type: Temporary - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 08/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian - Department: Ophthalmology Applications are invited for the position of a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is a fixed term, full time post (40 hours per week), for 12 months with a start date on 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027. This post offers excellent opportunities in all aspects of Ophthalmology. The department delivers a wide range of Ophthalmology services and provides an active teaching program. The successful candidate will be expected to work to help achieve the aims of the department and is therefore expected to be experienced in all aspects of General Ophthalmology. Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org Please note this post may close early due to volume of applicants. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Mr Vijay Hegde – (Consultant Ophthalmologist) - vijay.hegde@nhs.scot 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. ### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. ### **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Job Details Applications are invited for the position of a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is a fixed term, full time post (40 hours per week), for 12 months with a start date on 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027. This post offers excellent opportunities in all aspects of Ophthalmology. The department delivers a wide range of Ophthalmology services and provides an active teaching program. The successful candidate will be expected to work to help achieve the aims of the department and is therefore expected to be experienced in all aspects of General Ophthalmology. Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org Please note this post may close early due to volume of applicants. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Mr Vijay Hegde – (Consultant Ophthalmologist) - vijay.hegde@nhs.scot 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding of the principles of audit - Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes in BST **Desirable** - Evidence of participation in audit projects ### Research **Essential** - Understanding of research principles and scientific methods **Desirable** - Evidence of enthusiasm for, or participation in, research Publications in peer-reviewed journals ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 2 years basic training in Ophthalmology in educationally approved posts - Experience working in the NHS - Able to undertake on-call **Desirable** - Cataract surgery experience ### Motivation **Essential** - Commitment to ophthalmology - Commitment to taking an active part in HST programme - Punctuality and dependability **Desirable** - Evidence of personal initiative ### Personality **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Evidence of good relationships, empathy and communications with patients - Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism **Desirable** - Potential to cope with stressful situations and to work under pressure - Leadership qualities ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBChB or equivalent - GMC registered medical practitioner - Licence to practice **Desirable** - Fellowship/Membership: FRCS Ed, FRCS Glasgow, FRCOphth ### Management Ability **Essential** - Good organisational skills - Understanding and willingness to participate in service redesign - Open to new ideas and change **Desirable** - Evidence of capability in, or experience of, management e.g. rota master ### Other requirements **Essential** - Preparedness to rotate as specified - Evidence of Hepatitis B immunity, good health record **Desirable** - Good binocular vision - Computer skills - Prizes, distinctions or awards - A range of outside interests ### Special Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice - Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology - Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret simple investigations - Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management - Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes - Good tissue handling and manual dexterity as confirmed by referees - Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others **Desirable** - Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks - Ability to undertake routine surgery for common ophthalmic disorders (e.g. cataract) unsupervised when appropriate - Good presentational skills ## Documents - [JD PS Final (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1159850&JobId=257963) ## 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.