Consultant Ophthalmologist Medical Retina

Job overview

West Hertfordshire Hospitals Ophthalmology Department is seeking to recruit an innovative, dynamic 8.5PA Ophthalmology consultant, with a specialist interest in medical retina & uveitis. This would be an excellent opportunity for Higher Trainees who have completed their training or an established consultant seeking a career change. Surgical and non-surgical candidates are welcome to apply.

Shared office space and secretarial support will be provided for the period of the post.

Successful appointee will join the Head & Neck directorate of ENT, Oral Surgery & Ophthalmology. You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team of 6 consultants and a wider multi-disciplinary team of 30 clinical staff. Services are delivered across all West Herts sites including Watford General and St Albans City Hospitals.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

This is an appointment by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH). The post involves cross-site working, with opportunities to join the wider team for educational and training purposes.

The indicative job plan is in the job description attached.

Job plans may be reviewed as service needs alter. The Trust has long day working and may consider weekend working in the future.

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of ophthalmic problems, both emergency and elective.
• Independent running of operating lists and teaching cataract surgery.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Ability to prioritize clinical needs.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work according to guidelines and group decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management, and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints.
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to lead clinical teams.
• Effective specialist clinical service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Prospective candidates will need to meet the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:

• CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
• CESR or
• European Community Rights

Please note, successful applicants will need to be available for interview on Weds 8th October 2025.