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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join a large and specialist Ophthalmology department, supporting the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care across the region.

The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a particular focus on Paediatric Ophthalmology, while also supporting general ophthalmology services. The role offers opportunities to participate in clinical leadership, service development, teaching, research, and quality improvement within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This post is ideal for a forward-thinking clinician with strong clinical skills and a commitment to advancing ophthalmic services.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service across regional clinic locations
• Deliver specialist paediatric ophthalmology services alongside general ophthalmology care
• Provide medical and surgical management of ophthalmic patients, including outpatient and theatre work
• Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures, including cataract surgery
• Maintain responsibility for patients under their care and ensure the safe functioning of the department
• Participate in ophthalmology clinics, monitoring clinics, and theatre sessions
• Provide care for both new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinics
• Participate in the ophthalmology on-call rota supporting emergency ophthalmic services

Service Delivery & Development

• Contribute to the development and expansion of ophthalmology services
• Support the development of innovative service models and improved patient pathways
• Participate in service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes
• Generate departmental and organisational value through innovative clinical practice

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with ophthalmology consultants, orthoptists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Support the delivery of integrated ophthalmology care across the regional service
• Participate actively in departmental and multidisciplinary meetings

Teaching & Training

• Participate in postgraduate medical education programmes
• Provide teaching and supervision to ophthalmology trainees and junior doctors
• Contribute to the training of nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals
• Participate in teaching medical students and support clinical education activities

Clinical Governance, Audit & Research

• Participate actively in departmental clinical audit programmes
• Contribute to regional and national audit initiatives
• Report and review critical incidents within governance frameworks
• Participate in research activities and quality improvement initiatives
• Attend and contribute to departmental clinical governance meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
• Completion of Speciality Training in Ophthalmology (or within 6 months of completion)
• Full registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Experience of clinical audit
• Evidence of teaching junior staff

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

• Specialist interest in an ophthalmic subspecialty to complement the department
• Publications in recognised medical journals

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams