Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is looking for experienced individuals to join their Ophthalmology team. The role includes providing general and specialist ophthalmological services at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and its peripheral sites. Successful candidates will manage patient care, participate in audits, and contribute to the service's quality improvement. A supportive work environment with educational development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Extensive educational links

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a specialty doctor in general ophthalmology service.
• Minimum six years in a relevant specialty.
• Teaching students and MDT members.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients effectively.
• Conduct independent outpatient clinics.
• Perform necessary laser and minor operative procedures.

Skills

Experience in ophthalmology

Teaching skills

Ability to perform minor surgeries

Education

Full registration with General Medical Council

MRCOphth or equivalent

Minimum of 12 years medical work

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint experienced and motivated individuals to join our Ophthalmology team. These posts are aimed at providing ophthalmology surgery (cataracts) at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, associated hospitals and peripheral sites in Cornwall. The successful candidates are expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services, these posts will also include elements of eye casualty and on-call.

The post holders are expected to work with the Consultant sub-specialty leads to mitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service's administrative team in organising, planning, and maintaining a safe and well-led service.

This post will benefit from a well-supported, regular 10 PA job plan. The post holder is a key member of the team and is expected to approach the role with a team-based view on relationships within the department and with other specialties in the organisation. Successful candidates will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust.

Main duties of the job

• Examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.
• Independent outpatient clinics including an emergency eye clinic and support in primary care.
• Perform laser and minor operative procedures as and when needed.
• Participation in 1 in 7 on call rota.
• Supervision as required of junior medical staff during working hours in the department.
• Involvement in Clinical Audit, teaching, and research.
• Additional duties as may be required within the grade of a temporary or permanent nature.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4275

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
• MRCOphth or equivalent.
• Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.

Desirable

• Subspecialty experience in ophthalmology

Experience Essential

• Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in general ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and any relevant sub specialty.
• Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).

Desirable

• Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
• MRCOphth or equivalent.
• Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.

Desirable

• Subspecialty experience in ophthalmology

Experience Essential

• Experience as a specialty trainee or specialty doctor in general ophthalmology service including clinics, surgery, and any relevant sub specialty.
• Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).

Desirable

• Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)