# Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-glaucoma/b75fe325-e19d-4831-abaa-180e26b609b5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-glaucoma/b75fe325-e19d-4831-abaa-180e26b609b5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus on-call) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T08:05:54.759Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Kings_Lynn/The_Queen_Elizabeth_Hospital_Kings_Lynn_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8358528 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8358528?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn. This substantive post offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Trust's glaucoma service while delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions, contributing to service development, innovation and waiting list recovery The department is based within the dedicated West Norfolk Eye Centre and benefits from modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including dedicated ophthalmic theatres, advanced retinal imaging and an exciting programme of digital transformation through the implementation of a dedicated ophthalmology Electronic Patient Record system. As a senior member of the Trust, the post-holder will work in partnership with clinical, professional and managerial colleagues to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Core responsibilities include: - Ensuring the provision of a first-class clinical glaucoma service - Providing effective leadership within the specialty - Supporting and developing teaching and research activities - Working in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies - Delivering clinical practice aligned with contractual requirements and the Trust's service plans ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions. The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics--including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging--and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information and details of this post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty, cataract and glaucoma management. - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the emergency care of patients, both paediatrics and adults. ### Entry Criteria **Essential** - Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council. - Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. - MRCP/FRCS or equivalent completed **Desirable** - MD, PhD or evidence of further training and experience in Ophthalmology ## Documents - [our values (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2570) - [our trust (pdf, 674.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2671) - [say hello to stream (pdf, 7.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2393) - [establishing identity (pdf, 243.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1315) - [recruitment policy overview (pdf, 125.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2961) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 894.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10684844) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.