Consultant Ophthalmologist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Brompton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days CPD per year

Flexible shifts

Private health insurance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited is seeking a confident Consultant Ophthalmologist for a part-time role at our Gillingham Surgical Centre. You will lead high-volume cataract surgery and provide comprehensive ophthalmic care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires at least 5 years as an NHS consultant in ophthalmology, with GMC specialist registration and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' NHS consultant ophthalmology experience.
• Proven cataract surgery experience including phacoemulsification.
• GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology and full registration.
• Excellent communication and collaborative team approach.
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-volume cataract surgery and perioperative care.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative ophthalmic care.
• Contribute expertise in oculoplastics and Wet AMD.
• Work with consultants, nursing teams and MDT to optimise outcomes.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and governance activities.
• Support service development, audit and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cataract surgery

Oculoplastics

Wet AMD

GMC registration

Excellent communication

Clinical governance

CPD

Job description

We're looking for a confident, high-volume Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our friendly, professional ophthalmology team at our Gillingham Surgical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive and well-run environment. You'll be joining a centre of excellence in ophthalmology, with access to modern facilities, streamlined pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This role is ideally suited to a consultant seeking a part-time employed position, alongside existing NHS or private practice. If you're looking for a rewarding, stable role where you can focus on high-quality ophthalmic care while maintaining flexibility alongside existing commitments, we'd love to hear from you. As our Consultant Ophthalmologist, you will be:

• Delivering high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
• Providing pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative ophthalmic care
• Contributing specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina / Wet AMD
• Working closely with fellow consultants, nursing teams and wider MDT colleagues to deliver excellent patient outcomes
• Participating in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance activity
• Supporting service development, audit and continuous improvement within the ophthalmology service
• Playing an active role in maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety and quality outcomes
• As a confident, independent high-volume cataract surgeon with at least 5-years' experience as a NHS consultant, you will also have:
• Proven experience in cataract surgery, with additional skills in oculoplastics and Wet AMD
• Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology
• A strong clinical quality and outcomes record
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• A commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
• A consultant who values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment
• A competitive salary based on experience
• Working 20-hours per week
• A performance related incentive scheme
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme, Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility Award winning ED&I programme Access to private health insuranceTraining & Development Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System. Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy. Great development and career progression opportunities. You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment…it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.