Consultant Ophthalmologist – Private Sector
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Part-time or Full-time
Salary: Up to £140,000 + Benefits
Contract: Substantive Role
✨ A rewarding role – without the pressure of on-calls
Work in a modern, well-supported private setting that enables you to focus on clinical excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading private healthcare provider in the South West. Perfect for consultants looking to move away from NHS pressures and embrace a better work–life balance, with a focus on outstanding patient care in a high-quality, low-pressure environment.
What’s on Offer
* Modern, well-equipped facilities
* Competitive salary + private pension options
* Up to 10 days study leave (FTE)
* Generous annual leave package
* Opportunities for service development and teaching
* Supportive multidisciplinary team
* Convenient location with great access to the M4 corridor
About the Role
You will
* Deliver high-quality outpatient and surgical ophthalmology care
* Perform procedures including:
o High-volume cataracts, phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential)
o Eyelid surgery
o Laser treatment
* Provide expert assessments and diagnostics, including:
o Slit-lamp examination
o Gonioscopy
o Fundoscopy
o Tonometry
o Refraction
* Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and continual service improvement
What You’ll Need
* GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology
Whether you’re looking to reduce on-call commitments or transition fully into the private sector, this role offers an exceptional environment to thrive.
To express interest or find out more:
Email: Camila – cmader@compassltd.co.uk
Call: 02392 384 900 for a confidential chat
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