General Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon — High-Volume Phaco

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration

Bonus scheme for cataract surgery

Industry leading technology

Experienced clinical support team

State of the art hospitals

Annual job plan review with Clinical/

Job summary

CHEC, a provider of community ophthalmology services, is recruiting a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon on an employed basis across its hospitals and community centres. The post holder runs consultation clinics and ophthalmic surgery, and supervises adult community ophthalmology services. The role covers glaucoma, AMD laser treatment, minor operations, and high-volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain high clinical standards.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and clinical governance familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of ophthalmology appointments for CHEC referrals.
• Undertake consultation clinics and ophthalmic surgery across CHEC services.
• Supervise adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals.
• Deliver high quality general ophthalmology care in line with CHEC protocols.
• Provide glaucoma services.
• Provide AMD laser treatment and minor eye operations.
• Carry out high-volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia where applicable.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Audit & governance

Education

UK medical degree or equivalent

MRCOphth / FRCOphth / FRCS

Continuing professional development

Job description

CHEC, a provider of community ophthalmology services, is recruiting a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon on an employed basis across its hospitals and community centres. The post holder runs consultation clinics and ophthalmic surgery, and supervises adult community ophthalmology services. The role covers glaucoma, AMD laser treatment, minor operations, and high-volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.