Practice Plus Group is recruiting a consultant ophthalmologist for its team at the Gillingham Surgical Centre, a part-time employed post of 20 hours a week. The core of the work is high-volume cataract surgery, with oculoplastics and medical retina input, plus outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. The post is pitched at a consultant who already works NHS or private sessions and wants a stable part-time role. Fit is decided by at least five years as an NHS consultant and specialist GMC registration in ophthalmology.
What the job involves
- Delivering high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
- Providing pre-, intra- and post-operative ophthalmic care
- Contributing specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina (wet AMD)
- Working with consultants, nursing teams and wider MDT colleagues to achieve good patient outcomes
- Taking part in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance
- Supporting service development, audit and continuous improvement
- Maintaining clinical standards, patient safety and quality outcomes
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with specialist registration in ophthalmology
Experience
- At least five years as an NHS consultant
- Proven, high-volume cataract surgery experience
- Strong clinical quality and outcomes record
Skills & knowledge
- Additional skills in oculoplastics and wet AMD
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative, team-focused approach
- Commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
Other
- Values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment
What’s offered
- Performance-related incentive scheme
- 10 days CPD per year
- 25 days holiday rising with service to 28 days, plus bank holidays
- Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Flexible shifts that work around other commitments
- Mandatory training through an in-house education programme
- Support to grow in role and continue professional development
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