# Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Medical Retina

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
- **Town:** Wolverhampton
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Ophthalmology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-30T12:00:36.635Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Wolverhampton/The_Royal_Wolverhampton_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8013858
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8013858?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The Ophthalmology Directorate is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina.

The successful candidate will join a team of 18 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.

## Job Details

The Ophthalmology Directorate is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina.

The successful candidate will join a team of 18 consultants providing specialist services in Glaucoma, Diabetes, Cornea, Medical & Surgical Retina, Ocular Motility, Oculoplastics.

## Job Description

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).

## 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

**Desirable**

- Higher Medical Degree
- FRCOph

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