Consultant Glaucoma Ophthalmologist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Consultant Glaucoma Ophthalmologist

The closing date is 19 February 2026

This post has been created to manage the increasing demand on the glaucoma service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the existing glaucoma team to deliver a high quality and timely service to the local population. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to shape and contribute to the development of the service they will also work closely with the current team of consultant colleagues and participate in a 1 in 10 (both weekday and weekend) on call rota.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general ophthalmic and cataract service and flexibility is required to meet the department's service commitment to delivery of efficient, safe and high quality patient care.

The post holder must have sub speciality training in Glaucoma. Applicants will be required to have completed a substantial number of specialist glaucoma procedures and will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to run the service efficiently as well as demonstrate competency in performing specialist procedures independently in theatre.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will participate in outpatient activity leading and managing both specialist glaucoma and general ophthalmology clinics, be involved in preoperative management prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend the equivalent of at two sessions in the operating theatre and three/four sessions a week in outpatient clinic in addition to administrative, management, clinical governance and supporting professional activity duties. S/he will work closely with clinical colleague, nursing and other allied health care staff in order to enhance the level of patient care at the Trust.

The final allocation of patient contact time, including theatre and clinics will be agreed in discussion with the Clinical Director.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will participate in outpatient activity leading and managing both specialist glaucoma and general ophthalmology clinics, be involved in preoperative management prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients. It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend the equivalent of at two sessions in the operating theatre and three/four sessions a week in outpatient clinic in addition to administrative, management, clinical governance and supporting professional activity duties. S/he will work closely with clinical colleague, nursing and other allied health care staff in order to enhance the level of patient care at the Trust.

The final allocation of patient contact time, including theatre and clinics will be agreed in discussion with the Clinical Director.

Person Specification Qualifications

• FRCOphth (or equivalent)
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). c) European Community Rights

Experience

• Recognised sub speciality training in glaucoma
• Evidence of ability to perform safe and skilful cataract surgery as well as advanced subspecialty specific procedures.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients.

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 ( known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust