Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. The post joins a team of 22 consultants to lead glaucoma care and teaching within the Department of Ophthalmology.

The successful candidate will contribute to regional glaucoma services and participate in the on-call rota. Interviews will be held in December 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered.
• IELTS/OET if not UK trained.
• Full registration with GMC or eligible for such.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the glaucoma service in collaboration with three fellow consultants.
• Participate in the general consultant on-call rota (currently 1 in 9).
• Contribute to teaching activities within the department.
• Provide care for local and regional glaucoma patients and support ophthalmology services.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Education

CCT in Ophthalmology

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Glaucoma

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 180-CON-5537

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

• Questions
• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific skills related to the post
• Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving Quality of patient care Governance/Improving quality of patient care
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Liam Sullivan Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist and Specialty Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Glaucoma secretary, Venita Patil - [e-mail].