Consultant - Ophthalmology - Medical Retina and Diabetic
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Job Summary
Consultant in Ophthalmology - Medical Retina and Diabetic
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant post in Ophthalmology in Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.
Job Summary
Consultant in Ophthalmology - Medical Retina and Diabetic
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant post in Ophthalmology in Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a consultant in ophthalmology who will lead diabetic retinopathy service and work closely with the national diabetic retinopathy screening programme. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team of consultants who provide dedicated sub-speciality services in cornea, glaucoma, vitreo-retinal surgery, oculoplastics and orbital surgery, paediatric/strabismus, uveitis, and medical retina. The job plan will include weekly operating session and management of uveitis patients. The appointee will participate in 1 in 8 on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The medical staff includes nine consultants (including this post), six specialty grade doctors, two associate specialists, a specialty trainee, two glaucoma/oculoplastic fellows and one vitreo-retinal fellow. The ophthalmic services are supported by a team of orthoptists, specialist nurses, ophthalmic technicians and optometrists.
The department is well equipped with four Cirrus OCTs, Heidelberg Spectralis OCT with HRA and Topcon Triton plus. Both Heidelberg and Topcon machines are capable of performing OCT angiography as well as fluorescein and ICG angiographies. The retinal unit has access to Argon Pascal laser and Aviso ultrasound machines. All clinics are run on Medisoft electronic patient record (EPR). All the ophthalmic images are networked through Ophthalsuite Blueworks and can be accessed from Medisoft throughout the county. The department has two operating theatres. One with a modern ceiling mounted microscope, Constellation and Infiniti machines for anterior and posterior segment surgery in Truro. The other with floor mounted microscope and Infiniti Phaco machine for day case surgery in Penzance, West Cornwall.
The ophthalmology department is located in a large dedicated facility on the hospital site in Truro. There is a strong commitment to provide services in the community close to patients. There are seven community centres and hospitals in Cornwall where the Trust provides ophthalmology outpatient facility.
About Us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
156-MS-4199
Job locations
Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
For Further Information Please Visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Job Description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
For Further Information Please Visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
* GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
* MBChB or equivalent
* FRCOphth or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
* Completion of training or fellowship in glaucoma and/or primary care
Person Specification
Essential
* Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
* Completion of training or fellowship in glaucoma and/or primary care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Truro
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
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