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Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma)

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum, dependent on experience
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
11 Jan 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Dec 2025

Job overview

Are you a passionate and skilled ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in glaucoma? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where patient care and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist  with specialist interest in Glaucoma to lead and deliver high-quality glaucoma services within our dynamic Ophthalmology Department. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the glaucoma service, delivering outpatient clinics, laser treatments, and theatre sessions.
  • Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 12) shared with Ashford & St Peters’ Hospital.
  • Supervise and mentor junior medical staff.
  • Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in teaching and research in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the Surrey Cancer Research Institute.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details  of the role, person specification and job plan.