Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist
University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, Glasgow
£111,430 - £148,064

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

Closing date: 25th September 2026.
Interview date: 8th October 2026.