Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology VR, Cornea & Anterior Segment

Role Overview

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.

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.