Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma for Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. The post involves leading glaucoma care alongside 22 consultants, contributing to teaching and a regional training programme.

You will join a dedicated glaucoma team supported by nurses, engage in on-call duties, and participate in departmental development.

Formación

• Full GMC registration and ideally CCT in Ophthalmology or within six months of award at interview.
• Eligibility for UK work visa; IELTS/OET required for non-UK applicants.
• Ability to work in a team and participate in the on-call rota.

Responsabilidades

• Join a team of 22 Consultant Ophthalmologists at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
• Help manage and develop the glaucoma service with other consultants.
• Participate in teaching activities and regional ophthalmology training programmes.
• Cover the general consultant on-call rota (1 in 9) and assist with emergency eye care.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Educación

GMC registration

CCT in Ophthalmology or near award

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma

Company:

Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will join a team of 22 Consultant Ophthalmologists at an exciting time of new development and investment in the Department of Ophthalmology at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

The successful candidate will help manage and develop the glaucoma service in collaboration with 3 fellow consultants: Miss Humma Shahid, Mr Ian Tapley and Miss Tasneem Khatib.

Interviews for this post will be held in person on 18 December 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

The glaucoma service is supported by 3 dedicated glaucoma specialist nurses and provides care for our local patients as well as a regional service for more specialist management in the East of England. The glaucoma service deals with the full range of adult glaucoma, including collaboration with the medical ophthalmology service to manage complex uveitis patients.

The successful candidate will participate in the general consultant on-call rota (currently 1 in 9 rota with prospective cover). The on-call service is supported by our ophthalmic trainees and fellows.

Emergency eye care is provided in the Emergency Eye Clinic with support from specialist doctors, clinical fellows and residents including full support from a specialist ophthalmic nursing team.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching activities of the department. There is a well-established regional teaching programme for specialist trainees in ophthalmology in the East of England.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Ophthalmology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Department of Ophthalmology benefits from a hospital-wide fully electronic patient record (Epic) which makes Addenbrooke’s Hospital a digitally advanced Trust. This digital system helps to improve patient care and provides opportunities for audit evaluations and research projects. Addenbrooke’s Hospital also provides outstanding facilities for research with opportunities for close collaboration between medical specialties. The Cambridge Eye Research Centre (CERC) provides the research infrastructure for ophthalmology studies within the department.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust