Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job summary

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Were looking for a confident, high-volume Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our friendly, professional ophthalmology team at our Gillingham Surgical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive and well-run environment.

Youll be joining a centre of excellence in ophthalmology, with access to modern facilities, streamlined pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This role is ideally suited to a consultant seeking a part-time employed position, alongside existing NHS or private practice.

If youre looking for a rewarding, stable role where you can focus on high-quality ophthalmic care while maintaining flexibility alongside existing commitments, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As our Consultant Ophthalmologist, you will be:

• Delivering high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
• Providing pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative ophthalmic care
• Contributing specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina / Wet AMD
• Working closely with fellow consultants, nursing teams and wider MDT colleagues to deliver excellent patient outcomes
• Participating in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance activity
• Supporting service development, audit and continuous improvement within the ophthalmology service
• Playing an active role in maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety and quality outcomes

About us

As a confident, independent high-volume cataract surgeon with at least 5-years experience as a NHS consultant, you will also have:

• Proven experience in cataract surgery, with additional skills in oculoplastics and Wet AMD
• Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology
• A strong clinical quality and outcomes record
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• A commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
• A consultant who values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment

What you can expect in return:

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Working 20-hours per week
• A performance related incentive scheme
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience A competitive salary based on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 14696
• Job locations: Godden Way, Beechings Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).