10 sessions per week (Monday to Friday - No On Calls) Fixed Term for 6 months Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Closing Date: 23rd January 2026 Interview Date: TBC This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more JoinTeamEliot The service is looking to recruit a consultant with an interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, and possibly ROP screening. You must have at least 1 years' UK experience working at a senior / consultant level. Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The Ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, Medical retina service, Glaucoma service, ROP screening and Paediatric outpatients. The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators. We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the ‘orthoptic’ and ‘optometric’ services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey’s visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated ‘ophthalmology outpatients department’ on site. Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients. The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators. Day case cataract surgery is well established with 5 lists per week, held in our ‘day procedures unit, well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP. Here At George Eliot Our Vision To ‘excel At Patient Care’ Takes Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically-led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Services Delivered By Inspiring, Friendly And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values Which Underpin Everything We Do. Our Values Are Not Just Words On a Piece Of Paper, They Bond Us Together, Reflect Our Ambition And Shape Who We Are E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Afnan Akhtar Job title: Operational Manager Email address: afnan.akhtar@geh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07392194746 Gurbinder Nandhara - Clinical Director for Surgery - gurbinder.nandhara@geh.nhs.uk