Consultant Ophthalmologist - SI in Cornea & Anterior Segment

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant colleague to the department of Ophthalmology which sits within the Digestive diseases and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU). The post holder will be expected to have a broad experience of the specialty, particularly Cornea and Anterior Segment. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of application, fit to practice and able to demonstrate that they have the required broad-based training, experience and knowledge for the post. This is a full time 10 PA sessions per week post. Please note the interview will be conducted face to face and no offer of virtual interview.

This post covers all aspects of a Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, service development, education and managerial responsibilities. The successful candidate should have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion and management on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the subspecialty and general ophthalmology, at a consultant level. A commitment to the Trust's clinical governance and risk strategy is mandatory. The successful applicant is expected to:Provide expert medical and surgical management of patients with corneal and external eye conditions, such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, microbial keratitis, ocular surface inflammation, dry eye disease, etc. The successful candidate will have continuing responsibility for patients under their care and be able to autonomously manage corneal patients presenting within the service.