Consultant Ophthalmologist - Special Interest Glaucoma

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in King's Lynn is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in glaucoma. The role involves performing surgical procedures, developing competencies in interventional techniques, and working within a collaborative team environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and is part of a dynamic organization focused on providing excellent patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free counselling

NHS Pension

Wagestream instant wage access

Support for menopause and staff networks

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT/CESR.
• Fellowship-level experience, including phacoemulsification.

Responsibilities

• Perform nearly 100 glaucoma surgical procedures annually.
• Develop competencies in glaucoma interventional procedures.
• Collaborate with the ophthalmology team and service managers.

Skills

Clinical skills in cataract and glaucoma management

Ability to provide independent emergency care for all ages

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent

MD, PhD, or further training in Ophthalmology (desirable)

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Special Interest Glaucoma

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Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join our Ophthalmology team, ideally with a subspecialist interest in glaucoma.

We ensure close collaboration among all consultants through regular fortnightly meetings and maintain a close working relationship with the service managers.

We work in a friendly team environment serving a diverse population in North West Norfolk.

We are open to appointing either a permanent or fixed-term NHS Locum Consultant to the right candidate.

Main Duties

Our department performs nearly 100 glaucoma surgical procedures annually, including the latest MIGS. We are equipped with SLT laser, Humphrey fields, OCT, and retinal/disc photography.

There will be opportunities to develop competencies in glaucoma interventional procedures and gain further experience, aligning with NICE guidelines and national targets.

We are a team committed to listening and working together to achieve excellence for our patients.

Working for Our Organisation

Join us during an exciting period as we build a new state-of-the-art hospital and undertake significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record system from 2026.

We provide a wide range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community services to approximately 331,000 people across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire.

Our values are kindness, wellness, and fairness. We focus on continuous quality improvement and offer recognized learning and apprenticeships. Our staff of 4,000 is supported by a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent.

Desirable

• MD, PhD, or further training in Ophthalmology.

Entry Criteria

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT/CESR.

Experience

• Clinical skills in cataract and glaucoma management.
• Ability to provide independent emergency care for all ages.
• Fellowship-level experience, including phacoemulsification and training in this procedure.

Additional Information

Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the criteria.

Note that applications via NHS Jobs are imported into Trac, and you will not be able to track your application through NHS Jobs.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Free counselling
• NHS Pension
• Wagestream instant wage access
• Support for menopause and staff networks

We encourage applications promptly as some posts may close early due to high demand.