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Ophthalmology Consultant

United Kingdom Employment contract 109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join a highly regarded Ophthalmology service in South East England. This substantive consultant position has been created to expand existing clinical services. It offers the opportunity to play a leading role in delivering high-quality general ophthalmology and cataract surgery services while contributing to teaching, research, service development, and clinical leadership. The department combines excellent patient care with strong academic links, active research programmes, and regional subspecialty expertise.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and deliver comprehensive General Ophthalmology services
  • Perform independent cataract surgery and manage anterior segment patients
  • Conduct consultant-led outpatient clinics and ophthalmic theatre lists
  • Participate in the ophthalmology on-call rota and emergency eye care services
  • Review inpatient referrals and provide specialist ophthalmology advice across the hospital
  • Contribute to departmental management, governance, and service development initiatives
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement, and research activities
  • Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
  • Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology via CCT or Portfolio Pathway
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCOphth or equivalent recognised qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to lead independent ophthalmology theatre lists
  • Clinical fellowship experience
  • Experience teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Evidence of clinical leadership experience
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance principles
  • Evidence of audit participation and service improvement activity
  • Commitment to continuing professional development.

Nice to have

  • Additional postgraduate qualifications
  • Experience in service modernisation and transformation
  • Understanding of business planning and commissioning
  • Experience with quality improvement methodologies and research
  • Participation in committees, conferences, workshops, or organisational leadership activities.

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