Consultant Ophthalmologist

Practice Plus Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gillingham is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their team. This rewarding role focuses on high-volume cataract surgery and offers flexibility alongside other commitments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, full GMC registration, and a strong record of clinical quality. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous leave, and support for professional development in a friendly, well-run environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related incentive scheme

10 days CPD per year

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

In-house education programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a NHS consultant.
• Proven experience in high-volume cataract surgery.
• Strong clinical quality and outcomes record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative ophthalmic care.
• Contribute specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina / Wet AMD.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance.

Skills

Cataract surgery

Oculoplastics

Wet AMD

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology

Job description

About The Role

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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We’re looking for a confident, high-volume Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our friendly, professional ophthalmology team at our Gillingham Surgical Centre, formerly Will Adams NHS Treatment 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.

You’ll 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 permanent employed position, alongside existing NHS or private practice.

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

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’ll look for in you

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
• 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 [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.