Consultant Ophthalmologist

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes.

If you are an innovative individual who would like to support a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ophthalmology procedures to the team then we would like to hear from you.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patient’s treatment is of the highest standard.

Reporting to our Hospital Medical Director, you will perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to both services, working in accordance with existing protocols and working practices.

What you'll be doing

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas: 

• Slit-Lamp examination
• Gonioscopy
• Fundoscopy
• Tonometry
• Refraction

You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas:

• High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential)
• Eyelid surgery
• Laser treatment

As a UK registered medical professional, with a listing on the Specialist GMC register, we will support you with your ongoing CPD and career development.

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £149,995 depending on experience plus a performance related incentive scheme. If you are not in the local area we do also offer a generous relocation package.

What we'll look for in you

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we’re passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.

When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We’ll help you be the best you can be. 

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.