Consultant Ophthalmologist with s/i in Medical Retina The closing date is 22 April 2026
The candidate would join a team of 8 consultants, 4 speciality doctors, 1 speciality registrar and 1 GP trainee, offering a full range of services.
Main duties of the job You will participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and attend recognised courses if they do not compromise service delivery.
The unit is supported by a full orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one‑stop cataract assessment. The Ophthalmology Department is based in the Treatment Centre at Burton for both out patients and day case procedures. We provide consultant outreach services in local community settings.
Job responsibilities (See job description) The post will be based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton, but we expect flexibility to work across all sites of the Trust if needed.
Person Specification Qualifications & Eligibility
MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
FRCOphth or equivalent higher qualification
GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview OR if applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC.
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application
Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the speciality, minimum of 6 years, 3 years of which should be at speciality registrar level
Retinal laser, intravitreal injections
Medical Retina Fellowship
Evidence of independent clinical practice
Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
1 year NHS experience
Management and Admin experience
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
Attended a management/leadership course
Language and Communication Skills
Experience of formal presentations
Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or QIP
Evidence of ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into everyday clinical practice
Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Specific Teaching Qualification
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Attended a recognised teaching training course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits: Development opportunities, ongoing support, staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
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