Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is looking for an experienced ophthalmologist to join their team. The candidate will provide essential eye care services and engage in quality improvement initiatives. Offering a supportive work environment, this role requires clinical expertise and a passion for patient care. The position includes a 10 PA job plan rotating between specialties, ensuring diverse responsibilities and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Educational links for professional development

Supportive working environment

Access to beautiful outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Experience in general and specialist ophthalmology.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ophthalmology services at Royal Cornwall Hospital.
• Conduct independent outpatient clinics and emergency eye clinic.
• Perform minor operative procedures as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Team collaboration

Clinical audit participation

Education

Medical Degree

Professional registration with relevant body

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to join our Ophthalmology team. This post is aimed at providing ophthalmology services at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, associated hospitals and peripheral sites in Cornwall. The successful candidate is expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services such as glaucoma, retina, and eye casualty.

The post holder is 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, which will involve the rotation between sub-specialties. This may include retinal, glaucoma, minor ops, and emergency work. 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. A successful candidate will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust.

Responsibilities

• Examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.
• Independent outpatient clinics including an emergency eye clinic.
• 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.

Context and Organisation

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 people, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospital 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.

Benefits and Environment

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 and ample outdoor activities. It is an ideal place for families and for developing your own career.

Application and Requirements

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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.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025