# Consultant Ophthalmologist Paediatrics & Adult Strabismus > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-paediatrics-and-adult-strabismus/2ac4bb16-724a-4dcc-8165-edcd96dcd964 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-paediatrics-and-adult-strabismus/2ac4bb16-724a-4dcc-8165-edcd96dcd964.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Town:** Plymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week (Job plan is for indicative purpose only and the final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment. As the service develops, evening and weekend work may become part of this post) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T09:52:25.700Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Plymouth/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/Consultant_Ophthalmologist_Paediatric_Ophthalmology_Adult_Strabismus/Consultant_Ophthalmologist_Paediatric_Ophthalmology_Adult_Strabismus-v8021293 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8021293?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a bright enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to join our expanding Ophthalmology department. This individual should have a sound general ophthalmic training and additionally should have sub-specialist training in Paediatrics and Strabismus . The successful candidate is expected to be on the specialist register, or eligible to enter the specialist register within the next six months.  They will be joining the largest ophthalmic centre in the Southwest Peninsula, with a catchment population of  500,000 and an extended area of 2,000,000 for tertiary services in some ophthalmologic services. ### Main duties of the job A working week for a full-time consultant is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. We are the ROP treatment hub for the Southwest Peninsula.  The candidate will be expected to participate in the existing rota for ROP screening. Previous experience would be desirable, but training can be provided onsite if required for both screening and treatment. The job plan listed in the job description is for indicative purpose only and the final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment. As a teaching hospital department you will have the opportunity to teach, train and develop the next generation of medical professionals, as well as be involved in a variety of research projects. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - | Essential | Desirable - Education and professional qualifications | FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent   Full GMC registration   Entry on GMC specialist register | Higher research degree   Postgraduate prizes and awards Other medical qualifications Experience outside specialty - Knowledge/Previous experience in subspecialty | Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus   Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific surgery. | Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants.   ROP Treater experience   Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 3 years relevant to the specialty.   Understanding of NHS - Research & Clinical Audit | Understanding of research methodology and ethics   Experience in audit at local level | Interest in clinical research evidenced by publications and participation in research projects.   Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings   Relevant audit projects   Statistical Knowledge - Teaching | Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals | Evidence of experience and ability in teaching   Supervision of projects   Training the trainers course or equivalent   Qualification in medical education - Communication & interpersonal skills | Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team.   Ability to delegate appropriately.   Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team.   Communication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and parents.   Prepared to put patients’ interests above all other.   Good presentation skills. | Track record of leadership positions and with evidence of success withing those roles   Information technology skills - Management | Managerial experience demonstrating an improvement in services. | Attendance at recognized management course   Management qualification - Practical Requirements | Commitment to continuing personal professional development.   Flexible/Adaptable with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.   Native English speaker or relevant language qualification. | Full UK Driving Licence ## Job Details We are looking for a bright enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to join our expanding Ophthalmology department. This individual should have a sound general ophthalmic training and additionally should have sub-specialist training in Paediatrics and Strabismus . The successful candidate is expected to be on the specialist register, or eligible to enter the specialist register within the next six months. They will be joining the largest ophthalmic centre in the Southwest Peninsula, with a catchment population of 500,000 and an extended area of 2,000,000 for tertiary services in some ophthalmologic services. ## Job Description A working week for a full-time consultant is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. We are the ROP treatment hub for the Southwest Peninsula. The candidate will be expected to participate in the existing rota for ROP screening. Previous experience would be desirable, but training can be provided onsite if required for both screening and treatment. The job plan listed in the job description is for indicative purpose only and the final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director after appointment. As a teaching hospital department you will have the opportunity to teach, train and develop the next generation of medical professionals, as well as be involved in a variety of research projects. ## Responsibilities | Essential | Desirable Education and professional qualifications | FRCOphth, MRCOphth or equivalent Full GMC registration Entry on GMC specialist register | Higher research degree Postgraduate prizes and awards Other medical qualifications Experience outside specialty Knowledge/Previous experience in subspecialty | Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty specific surgery. | Sub-specialty interest within paediatric ophthalmology to complement existing Consultants. ROP Treater experience Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 3 years relevant to the specialty. Understanding of NHS Research & Clinical Audit | Understanding of research methodology and ethics Experience in audit at local level | Interest in clinical research evidenced by publications and participation in research projects. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings Relevant audit projects Statistical Knowledge Teaching | Evidence of enthusiasm and experiencing teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals | Evidence of experience and ability in teaching Supervision of projects Training the trainers course or equivalent Qualification in medical education Communication & interpersonal skills | Ability to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Willingness to become part of existing ophthalmology team. Communication skills, particularly in dealing with other medical teams and parents. Prepared to put patients’ interests above all other. Good presentation skills. | Track record of leadership positions and with evidence of success withing those roles Information technology skills Management | Managerial experience demonstrating an improvement in services. | Attendance at recognized management course Management qualification Practical Requirements | Commitment to continuing personal professional development. Flexible/Adaptable with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Native English speaker or relevant language qualification. | Full UK Driving Licence ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Sub-specialty training (fellowship level or equivalent) in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus - Evidence of ability to perform advanced strabismus surgery. **Desirable** - ROP screening and treating ### Qualificaitons **Essential** - Full GMC registraiton - To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview. - Demonstrate evidence of a sound ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognised in the UK. ## Documents - [welcome leaflet (pdf, 226.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10307755) - [consultant ophthalmologist strabismus (pdf, 908.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10307754) ## 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.