Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology VR, Cornea & Anterior Segment

Overview

Job title: Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Vitreo Retinal, Cornea and Cataract) at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual for this 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 and will be part of the Vitreo Retinal and Corneal/Anterior segment services.

• Core duties 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 post holder is expected to work across the main site (Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro) and peripheral sites in Cornwall.
• Engage with monthly specialty-level meetings and be actively involved with clinical audit, service development, the teaching programme and teaching of juniors and medical students.
• Opportunity to undertake research and use facilities of the Peninsula Medical School.

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, with the staff and services 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 to ensure local healthcare needs are met.

We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people, which can increase during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School.

Date posted 10 February 2026

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Specialty Doctor

Salary £61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata

Contract Fixed term

Duration 12 months

Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number 156-MS-4428

Royal Cornwall Hospital;
Treliske Hospital;
Truro; TR1 3LJ

Job responsibilities

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please view the supporting document on the right-hand side. The post holder should be prepared to undertake NHS checks as required, including identity checks, professional registration and qualification checks, employment history and references, work health assessments, and criminal record checks.

• 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
  • 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

Notes This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where applicable, visa/sponsorship requirements. UK registration with current professional status is required. The employer reserves the right to close the advert early and to consider applications as they are received.