Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus on-call) Job ref 426-480-26MP

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Town King's Lynn Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aConsultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.

This substantive post offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Trust's glaucoma service while delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions, contributing to service development, innovation and waiting list recovery

The department is based within the dedicated West Norfolk Eye Centre and benefits from modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including dedicated ophthalmic theatres, advanced retinal imaging and an exciting programme of digital transformation through the implementation of a dedicated ophthalmology Electronic Patient Record system.

As a senior member of the Trust, the post-holder will work in partnership with clinical, professional and managerial colleagues to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the provision of a first-class clinical glaucoma service
• Providing effective leadership within the specialty
• Supporting and developing teaching and research activities
• Working in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
• Delivering clinical practice aligned with contractual requirements and the Trust's service plans

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.

The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

Working for our organisation

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and details of this post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP/FRCS or equivalent completed
• MD, PhD or evidence of further training and experience in Ophthalmology

Entry Criteria

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview

Experience

• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty, cataract and glaucoma management.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the emergency care of patients, both paediatrics and adults.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

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We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

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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.