Consultant Ophthalmologist with Sub-Specialist Interest in Cornea
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking ophthalmology team at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, as a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialist focus in Cornea, Anterior Segment, and high-volume Cataract surgery.
This is a unique opportunity to lead service development, shape the future of Eye Casualty, and contribute to regional specialist care pathways. You’ll work within a supportive consultant team, engage in teaching and mentoring, and collaborate across disciplines and tertiary centres to deliver outstanding patient care.
Responsibilities
* Lead outpatient clinics and perform intra‑ocular procedures in a fully equipped ophthalmic theatre.
* Support Eye Casualty through a dedicated session and contribute to the two‑stop cataract pathway.
* Collaborate with the Corneal MDT group at Leicester and participate in a 1‑in‑7 on‑call rota covering urgent ophthalmic care across the north of the county.
* Supervise junior staff, manage departmental administration, and work with other specialties to ensure comprehensive eye care.
* Access the EyeSi simulation suite for training and contribute to weekly journal clubs, regional education programmes, and annual accredited meetings.
* Provide strategic input into service development, particularly the redesign of Eye Casualty and expansion of corneal services with Leicester and Northampton.
Qualifications
* Consultant‑level Ophthalmology qualification with a subspecialty interest in Cornea, Anterior Segment, and cataract surgery.
* Strong clinical governance, appraisal, and CME engagement.
* Demonstrated teaching, research, and quality improvement experience.
* Excellent multidisciplinary and cross‑sector collaboration skills.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.
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