Consultant Ophthalmologist in Glaucoma

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have a sound general ophthalmic training and sub-specialist training in Glaucoma.

The ideal candidate will be on the specialist register or eligible to enter the specialist register within the next six months. They will be part of a dynamic unit providing ophthalmic sub-speciality services to a local population of 500,000 and some tertiary services to the wider region.

Main Duties of the Job

A working week for a full-time consultant consists of 10 programmed activities (PAs), each with a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. The job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment, and may include evening and weekend work as the service develops.

As a teaching hospital department, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach, train, and develop the next generation of medical professionals, as well as be involved in various research projects.

About Us

The successful candidate will work with Mr Tsakiris, a Glaucoma specialist and lead clinician for the Glaucoma service. The team includes doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, optometrists, nurses, and ophthalmic trainees from the peninsula deanery. Good team working and leadership skills are essential for this role.

We are a forward-looking department embracing modern concepts such as virtual clinics, high-volume cataract surgery, and extended practice roles. Our new standalone ophthalmic unit offers an excellent opportunity to innovate in service provision.

Person Specification

  • Essential qualifications: FRCOphth (or equivalent), Full GMC registration, and eligibility for the specialist register within six months.
  • Desirable qualifications: Higher degree, postgraduate prizes and awards, and research experience in a specialty interest or trauma.


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