Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastics

Job reference: 260091
Salary: Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Locum
Hours Per Week: 40
Job posted date: 19/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Ophthalmology

Job Advert
Applications are invited for the position of Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology, based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for a start as soon as possible. This post is fixed term for 12 months.

Whilst based predominantly with the Oculoplastics team this post offers excellent opportunities in all aspects of Ophthalmology. The department delivers a wide range of Ophthalmology services and provides an active teaching programme. 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

For more information please contact: Mr Vijay Hegde, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Eye clinic, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, Tel: View phone number on meeveem.com

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.

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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 View email address on meeveem.com.

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About NHS Grampian
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.