Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis Consultant

Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis Consultant NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Ophthalmologist Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 9 sessions per week Job ref 387-S-6254-MP

Site Bristol Eye Hospital Town Bristol Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Pa Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/04/:59 Interview date 20/05/2026

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Job overview The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is inviting applications for a consultant in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis Service. This is a substantive post to provide continuity following the departure of a consultant colleague.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic consultant team delivering care across both BEH and Weston General Hospital (WGH).

Main duties of the job BEH is a nationally recognised centre for training, teaching, and subspecialty ophthalmic care. It is a key part of the Division of Surgery at UHBW, which was recently rated Outstanding by the CQC. The hospital delivers a regional tertiary neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis service and benefits from close collaboration with a dedicated Clinical Research Unit and an excellent ophthalmic imaging department.
The successful applicant will be expected to play an active role in service delivery, run independent clinics and provide training for clinical fellows

Working for our organisation University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details/informal visits please contact:

Simon Epps or Catherine Guly, Consultant Ophthalmologists

• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for specialty to start Consultant appointment.
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• MRCP and completion of CMT/IMT

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology
• Evidence of competence in initiating and monitoring systemic immunosuppression
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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