Main area Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
10 sessions per week (Job plan is for indicative purpose only and the final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment. As the service develops, evening and weekend work may become part of this post) Job ref 216-G1-OPH7495275
Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Eye Infirmary Town Plymouth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Closing 19/02/2026 23:59
Consultant Ophthalmologist Paediatrics & Adult Strabismus
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for a bright enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to join our expanding Ophthalmology department. This individual should have a sound general ophthalmic training and additionally should have sub-specialist training in Paediatrics and Strabismus.
The successful candidate is expected to be on the specialist register, or eligible to enter the specialist register within the next six months. They will be joining the largest ophthalmic centre in the Southwest Peninsula, with a catchment population of 500,000 and an extended area of 2,000,000 for tertiary services in some ophthalmologic services.
Main duties of the job
A working week for a full-time consultant is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours.
We are the ROP treatment hub for the Southwest Peninsula. The candidate will be expected to participate in the existing rota for ROP screening. Previous experience would be desirable, but training can be provided onsite if required for both screening and treatment.
The job plan listed in the job description is for indicative purpose only and the final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment.
As a teaching hospital department you will have the opportunity to teach, train and develop the next generation of medical professionals, as well as be involved in a variety of research projects.
Working for our organisation
You will work together with our established Consultants Miss L Dujardin and Miss E Gajdosova. Other members of the team will include doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, optometrists, nurses and ophthalmic trainees from the competitive Peninsula Deanery School of Ophthalmology. Being a good team worker and leader will be essential in the role.
We are a forward looking department and are embracing modern concepts such as the use of virtual clinics, high volume cataract surgery and the development of extended practice roles.
We have recently moved to our brand new stand alone REI Ophthalmic Unit by Derriford Hospital, where you will find room and excellent support to innovate in service provision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Education and professional qualifications
FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent
Full GMC registration
Entry on GMC specialist register
Higher research degree
Postgraduate prizes and awards
Other medical qualifications Experience outside specialty
Knowledge/Previous experience in subspecialty
Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific surgery.
Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants.
Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 3 years relevant to the specialty.
Understanding of NHS
Research & Clinical Audit
Understanding of research methodology and ethics
Experience in audit at local level
Interest in clinical research evidenced by publications and participation in research projects.
Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings
Statistical Knowledge
Teaching
Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals
Evidence of experience and ability in teaching
Supervision of projects
Training the trainers course or equivalent
Qualification in medical education
Communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to delegate appropriately.
Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team.
Communication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and parents.
Prepared to put patients’ interests above all other.
Track record of leadership positions and with evidence of success withing those roles
Information technology skills
Management
Managerial experience demonstrating an improvement in services.
Attendance at recognized management course
Practical Requirements
Commitment to continuing personal professional development.
Flexible/Adaptable with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
Full UK Driving Licence
Person specification
Experience
* Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
* Evidence of ability to perform advanced strabismus surgery.
* ROP screening and treating
* To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
* Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK.
Medical/Doctor recruitment: Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details
University Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.
We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.
In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.
We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.
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Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency Protocol.
In order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Andrea Anstey Job title Service Line Manager Email address andrea.anstey@nhs.net Telephone number 01752 430009
Service Line Clinical Director: Mr K. Frimpong-Ansah 01752 437988
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