Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £96,990 - £107,155 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7306529/156-MS-4275 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint experienced and motivated individuals to join our Ophthalmology team. These posts are aimed at providing ophthalmology surgery (cataracts) at the RoyalCornwall Hospital,Truro,associatedhospitalsandperipheral sitesinCornwall. The successful candidates are expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services, these posts will also include elements of eye casualty and on-call.
Thepostholders areexpectedtoworkwiththeConsultantsub-specialtyleadstomitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service’s administrative team in organising, planning, and maintaining a safe and well-led service.
Thispostwill benefitfroma well-supported,regular 10PA jobplan. 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. Successful candidates will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust.
• Examination,investigation,diagnosis,treatment,anddischargeofpatients.
• Independent outpatient clinics including an emergency eye clinic and support in primarycare.
• Performlaserandminoroperativeproceduresasandwhenneeded.
• Participationin1in7oncallrota.
• Supervisionasrequiredofjuniormedicalstaffduringworkinghoursinthedepartment.
• InvolvementinClinicalAudit,teaching,andresearch.
• Additionaldutiesasmayberequiredwithinthegradeofatemporaryorpermanentnature.
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.
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This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025