Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Medical Retina
1 day ago
Shrewsbury
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/08/2026 23:59 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a permanent Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub‑specialist interest in Medical Retina, who will be predominantly based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Shrewsbury with responsibilities across both hospital sites. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role. Main Clinical duties include: • Provide Ophthalmic services., • Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist Medical Retina clinics, and general clinics., • Complete supporting professional activities., • Receive and coordinate referrals from urgent eye clinics, optometrist and other ophthalmic colleagues., • Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients., • Have excellent team‑working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi‑professional team., • Deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners., • Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways. A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full‑time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, • FRCOphth or equivalent, • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC), • To be eligible for consideration for a consultant appointment by an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC), candidates must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register. We welcome applications from candidates who are within six months of achieving Specialist Registration through either the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR)., • Post CCT Fellowship experience in Medical Retina We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. In addition, we particularly welcome applications from male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust is committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions. Our Commitment to Safety and Respect – The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr