Job Profile
Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Job Outline
The appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with Consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service. The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP’s, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff. The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On site nursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Individual Job Plan
Post: Consultant Ophthalmologist - with special interest in Paediatric and Strabismus. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program. Post holder may be expected to work across sites and participate in an on call service. The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below:
* 2 Paediatric clinics
* 1.5 Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list)
* 1 Virtual clinic
* 1 ROP ward round
* 0.5 Adult Strabismus
* 1.5 Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor)
* 1.0 Core SPA
* 0.5 Electronic Triage
The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion. The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.
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