Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology VR, Cornea & Anterior Segment

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join their team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The role includes providing comprehensive services in vitreoretinal and corneal care, with opportunities for training and participation in various clinical activities, ensuring the highest level of patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive educational links for skill development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration necessary.
• Experience in cataract surgery and clinical experience in cornea and vitreoretinal is essential.
• Teaching experience with medical students and peers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VR clinics and theatres, Cornea and cataract clinics and emergency eye clinics.
• Participate in a general ophthalmology 1:6 on-call rota.
• Engage in clinical audit and service development.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Experience in Cornea and Vitreoretinal

Cataract Surgery

Education

Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council

MRCOphths or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for this post of Vitreo Retinal, Cornea and Cataract Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

We are seeking to appoint a specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology who is enthusiastic and qualified individual for this highly desirable post with prospect for further clinical and surgical specialised training in vitreoretina, cataract, cornea, and anterior segment. The successful candidate will form part of the ophthalmology team which provides comprehensive ophthalmology services for Cornwall but specifically will form part of the Vitreo Retinal and Corneal/Anterior segment services.

The department would aim to provide further clinical and surgical training for the successful candidate as needed with the aim to support the skills development of the post holder in order to function with a high level of autonomy. The post holder's core duties will include a mixture of VR clinics and theatres, Cornea and cataract clinics and theatres, emergency eye clinics and participation in a general ophthalmology 1:6 on- call rota. The service is delivered both on the main site at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) in Truro and on peripheral sites in Cornwall and the successful candidate is expected to participate in the work on all sites.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to engage with monthly speciality level meetings and be actively involved with clinical audit, service development, the teaching programme and teaching of juniors and medical students. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to undertake research and use the facilities of the Peninsula Medical School.

Existing consultants provide sub-speciality interests in cornea, glaucoma, vitreo-retinal surgery, oculoplastics and orbital surgery, paediatric/strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and medical retina. The medical staff, in the department, includes nine consultants, five associate specialists, one specialty grade doctor, a college speciality trainee, one vitreo- retinal fellow and one vitreoretinal and cornea and cataract speciality doctor.

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

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4239

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 theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour 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 theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour 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.
• MRCOphths or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in ophthalmology In General
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Experience in cataract surgery
• Clinical experience in cornea and vitreoretinal
• Surgical experience in cornea and vitreoretinal
• Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).

Desirable

• Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery
• Previous UK experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
• MRCOphths or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in ophthalmology In General
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Experience in cataract surgery
• Clinical experience in cornea and vitreoretinal
• Surgical experience in cornea and vitreoretinal
• Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT).

Desirable

• Ability to undertake independent ophthalmic surgery
• Previous UK experience

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)