Job overview
The Ophthalmology Directorate is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Uveitis
The successful candidate will join a team of 17 consultants providing specialist services in Glaucoma, Diabetes, Cornea, Medical & Surgical Retina, Ocular Motility, Oculoplastics.
Main duties of the job
Whilst the post will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital, the successful candidate may be required to carry out clinics and theatre sessions at Cannock Chase Hospital or Walsall Manor Hospital.
The department welcomes applications from candidates who are in possession of FRCOphth or equivalent or those who are on the GMC specialist register (or are eligible for registration within 6 months of the interview date with a certificate of completion of specialist training).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed duties and responsibilities are contained within the Job Description attached to this advertisement.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist interest in Uveitis
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Must have been on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
- Uveitis experience
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Uveitis with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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