TPD for Medical Ophthalmology
At a glance
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 1
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Training Programme Director (TPD) in Medical Ophthalmology, providing leadership and oversight for national training programmes within the Scotland Deanery. It involves interacting with trainees, trainers, and external bodies to enhance postgraduate medical education. The position requires a qualified doctor in a substantive NHS consultant post with experience in medical education and training. It is offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis for 36 months, working 1 hour per week.
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Job reference:
259805
Salary:
Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date:
29/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Flexible Location
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
0.25 PA (1 hour per week)
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department:
Medical Directorate Support
Job Advert
On 1 April 2026, NSS and NES became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.
As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
Hours: 0.25 PA (1 hour per week)
Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months
Flexible Location : PSD Scotland is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.
Who we are:
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and tra
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