Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma)

Are you a passionate and skilled ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in glaucoma? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where patient care and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma to lead and deliver high-quality glaucoma services within our dynamic Ophthalmology Department. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the glaucoma service, delivering outpatient clinics, laser treatments, and theatre sessions.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 12) shared with Ashford & St Peters' Hospital.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the Surrey Cancer Research Institute.

Qualifications

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology via CCT or Portfolio Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCOphth or qualification at an equivalent qualification

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead independent ophthalmology theatre lists
• Clinical fellowship experience in glaucoma
• Demonstrated teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience