Consultant Ophthalmologist

Overview

In this role you will lead ophthalmic care at a district hospital, delivering expert clinical opinions and managing both emergency and elective cases. You will run cataract surgery lists, teach trainees, and supervise multi-disciplinary teams within a supportive Eye Surgery Unit. The post offers opportunities to contribute to clinical governance, teaching, and service development while aligning with NHS strategic aims. This is a value-driven position for an experienced clinician seeking leadership within a collaborative, patient-centered ophthalmology service.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical opinions on ophthalmic problems (emergency and elective)
• Independent running of operating lists and teaching cataract surgery
• Take full, independent responsibility for patient clinical care
• Prioritise clinical needs and supervise multi-disciplinary teams
• Lead clinical teams and work according to guidelines and group decisions
• Demonstrate familiarity with NHS structures, management and national plans
• Contribute to clinical governance and undertake leadership roles
• Deliver high-quality, specialist ophthalmic services and teaching to juniors and trainees
• Engage in audits, quality assurance, and liaison with GPs and other departments

Key requirements

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Name on Specialist Register by interview date or within 6 months of CCT
• English language proficiency (Level 2)
• Experience in ophthalmic surgery and teaching across MDTs
• Willingness to contribute to junior doctor training and departmental programmes

• Strong communication skills
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Honesty and reliability
• Independent running of cataract surgery lists
• Ophthalmic clinical leadership
• Audit and quality assurance

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