Consultant Ophthalmologist: Corneal

This appointment offers exciting opportunities in light of the major changes currently taking place in the ophthalmology department within the Trust.

The appointment will help the department achieve government and local targets in the provision of a high-quality corneal services to the population of Gloucestershire and beyond.

The post is a full time Substantive Consultant post, specialising in Corneal, commencing November 2024. Job share applicants are also welcome.

Main duties of the job

4 To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service, specialising in Corneal

4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies

4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans

4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division and the Trust.

We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475

• in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.


We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.