Ophthalmology Paediatric Fellow
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 Pavilion and St Johns Hospital.
This post is designed to provide higher sub‑specialty 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 Scotland including Edinburgh, Livingston, the Lothians and Borders.
The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of all simple and complex acute ophthalmology problems, in a busy department. The ophthalmology department covers all 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
Closing Date: 06/06/2026
NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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