Consultant Glaucoma Ophthalmologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma at Northampton General Hospital. This position involves providing comprehensive ophthalmic services, supporting a paediatric unit, and participating in teaching and clinical audits. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Required FRCOph or equivalent.
• Experience in audit and teaching junior staff essential.
• Desirable: MD, PhD, or other higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Ophthalmic service and support provision county-wide.
• Take an active role in teaching and departmental meetings.
• Participate in clinical audits and service development.

Skills

Audit

Teaching

Leadership

Education

FRCOph or equivalent

Completion of specialty training

MD or PhD (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Ophthalmologist- Special interest in Glaucoma

Summary of the Post

This post is to support our large and specialist paediatric unit based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at Northampton General Hospital and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. The post holder will also help lead and develop this service as well as being an active member of the wider Ophthalmology team.

The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further their career in ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential.

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT within 6 months of interview.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at NGH and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. Access to a serviceable vehicle and a valid driving licence would be required.

Provide a paediatric service within Ophthalmology but it is also important that the appointee is also a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake a general service provision

Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential

On-call for Paeds is 24/7 and the current requirement is contact via phone/text/email and is usually only within office hours

Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Ophthalmic Trainees within the department

Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings

Active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and to take part in regional and national audits as required

Report all critical incidents and to attend and support the departmental audit and clinical governance meetings

Proven commitment to service development

Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7120097

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• FRCOph or equivalent
• Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and audit Essential

• Experience of Audit
• Evidence of teaching Junior staff

Academic Achievements and Research Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills Essential

• Evidence of leadership

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• FRCOph or equivalent
• Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and audit Essential

• Experience of Audit
• Evidence of teaching Junior staff

Academic Achievements and Research Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills Essential

• Evidence of leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)