NHS Tayside
Consultant in Ophthalmology (with a Special Interest in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery)
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CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST
(with a Special Interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery)
Permanent 10 PAs (40 hours) per week
Ophthalmology Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our forward-looking and innovative clinical team.
The Department of Ophthalmology based at Ninewells Hospital is well established within the region and organisation. As well as delivering Ophthalmology services within a university and teaching hospital environment, a wide range of sub specialty interests have been developed to national and international acclaim. Current and ongoing service review and redesign offers excellent opportunities for a dynamic individual to develop professionally with the existing supportive and successful team of Consultants.
This post is available on a full time basis up to 10 sessions per week.
You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR (CP) at the date of interview for the post.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Dr Sonali Tarafdar, Consultant Ophthalmologist Tel. (01382) 660111 ext. 32713
Hours of work
40 hours per week
Interviews
Scheduled to take place on 07/09/2026.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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