Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

Overview

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Consultant with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department. The department works with shared community schemes, integration with optometrists, expanded roles for nurses and other non-medical health care professionals, and a high level of clinical research. There is an emphasis on developing innovative ways to meet capacity demands, including virtual clinics.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. We offer a variety of staff benefits; details are in the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace of excellence.

Date posted: 09 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 176-S-HE-7236523-D

Job locations:
Peterborough City Hospital;
Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to and coordinate the training of medical staff, hospital-based optometrists and orthoptic staff who work in NWAFT’s Glaucoma Ophthalmology service.
• Maintain responsibility for the care of patients in charge and for the proper functioning of the service, including appropriate delegation and training of staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations of clinics and ensure in/outpatient services are covered during planned absences.
• Provide advice and support to clinicians in other services for patients with multiple ocular problems as part of shared care episodes.
• Participate in Medical Advisory Committee activities and other hospital committees as required, with involvement in clinical governance and audit to meet CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Trust Appraisal Scheme.

Essential — Education and Qualifications

• FRCOphth
• CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of AAC
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Essential — Experience & Knowledge

• Clinical Fellowship experience or equivalent
• High degree of surgical (if operating) and clinical skills
• Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels

Essential — Academic Achievements

• Demonstrated participation in audit
• Evidence of completed and published research
• Initiated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

Desirable

• Evidence of supervising and supporting research

Essential — Key Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication, including record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to lead a team and develop innovative patient care delivery
• Capacity to stimulate and accommodate colleagues and to manage staff

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. UK registration is required for final appointment. See NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

Employer:

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

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