Flexible Weekend Cataract Surgeon – Consultant Ophthalmologist

Optegra; Dundee; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekends

Self-employed sessions

Competitive day rates

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care is seeking experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to join our NHS insourcing service at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Flexible weekend sessions are available, with self-employed, sessional opportunities and competitive day rates.

The role involves comprehensive cataract assessments and high-volume cataract surgery to support NHS capacity and reduce patient waiting times, working alongside ophthalmic nursing and theatre teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with current licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology.
• Relevant experience in cataract assessment and/or cataract surgery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive cataract assessments, including assessment of surgical suitability and patient selection.
• Deliver safe and effective cataract surgery within planned operating lists where engaged for surgical duties.
• Review investigations, biometry and intraocular lens selection.
• Ensure appropriate patient consent, clinical decision-making and surgical planning.
• Adhere to surgical safety procedures including the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and ophthalmic safety protocols.
• Recognise, manage and escalate intraoperative or post-operative complications as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including outcomes and operation notes.
• Provide post-operative instructions, follow-up arrangements and referrals as required.
• Collaborate with nursing, theatre and NHS Tayside teams to maintain safe patient pathways.
• Comply with NHS Tayside governance, incident reporting and professional standards.

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology

Experience in cataract assessment and/or cataract surgery

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care is seeking experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to join our NHS insourcing service at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Flexible weekend sessions are available, with self-employed, sessional opportunities and competitive day rates.

The role involves comprehensive cataract assessments and high-volume cataract surgery to support NHS capacity and reduce patient waiting times, working alongside ophthalmic nursing and theatre teams in a collaborative environment.