Consultant Ophthalmologist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Plymouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Ophthalmology Phacoemulsification Oculoplastics Glaucoma Wet AMD GMC specialist registration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their modern, high-performing hospital in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive, patient-focused environment, delivering outstanding care to both NHS and private patients as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The role of a Consultant Ophthalmologist

You will deliver a range of ophthalmic services and procedures within a highly rated secondary care setting. Working in partnership with the NHS, you will provide planned, elective care in a calm, well-resourced environment focused on excellent patient outcomes. Our client’s hospitals consistently achieve high CQC ratings, reflecting the clinical excellence, innovation, and dedication of their teams nationwide.

What We’re Looking For

You will have:

  • GMC specialist registration in Ophthalmology
  • Proven Consultant-level experience within the UK
  • High-level operative expertise in: High-volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia, Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Wet AMD
  • A strong commitment to continuing medical education and professional developmentApplicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What’s On Offer

- Competitive salary with performance-related incentive bonus - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - Flexible working: - Full-time (4 days per week) or - Part-time (2 days per week) - 10 days CPD per year with full professional support - Excellent long-term career progression opportunities - Mandatory training via an in-house education programme - A comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits package - Relocation support available for non-local candidates

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