Consultant Ophthalmologist – SI in Cornea & Anterior Segment The closing date is 17 June 2026.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant colleague to the department of Ophthalmology within the Digestive diseases and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU). The post holder will be expected to have broad experience of the specialty, particularly Cornea and Anterior Segment.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of application, fit to practice and able to demonstrate the required broad‑based training, experience and knowledge for the post.
Main duties of the job This post covers all aspects of a Consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, service development, education and managerial responsibilities.
The successful candidate should have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion and management on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the subspecialty and general ophthalmology, at a consultant level. A commitment to the Trust’s clinical governance and risk strategy is mandatory.
Responsibility includes:
Expert medical and surgical management of patients with corneal and external eye conditions, e.g., keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, microbial keratitis, ocular surface inflammation, dry eye disease etc. The candidate will have continuing responsibility for patients under their care and be able to autonomously manage corneal patients presenting within the service.
About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we expect from one another and what you can expect from the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We are one team.
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities Be competent and experienced in performing full thickness and lamellar corneal transplant surgery including endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK, DMEK, DALK). The post holder will also oversee the keratoconus cross‑linking service.
Able to perform other corneal surgeries such as pterygium surgery, and complex cataract surgery.
Participate in general ophthalmology clinics, theatre lists and emergency eye care on a shared rota basis.
The service is supported by a team of optometrists who work autonomously and provide a virtual test‑only component of the keratoconus service.
Person Specification Experience
Evidence of completing an approved period of training/subspecialist clinical experience in Cornea and Anterior Segment.
Qualifications
MBChB or equivalent / MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent / Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) or equivalent / CCT or within 6 months of AAC date / On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice.
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.
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