As our Medical Director with an Ophthalmology background, you will:
· Provide visible, inspirational clinical leadership for our ophthalmology service and wider hospital team
· Oversee governance, compliance, and patient safety, ensuring care meets and exceeds CQC and national standards
· Maintain a regular clinical commitment in ophthalmology (sessions to be agreed), ensuring you remain close to patient care
· Lead service development and transformation projects, including expanding pathways and improving access to high-quality eye care
· Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and Head of Nursing to deliver operational and strategic objectives
· Contribute to national reporting and best practice initiatives (e.g., GIRFT, NOD)
· Support the recruitment, training, appraisal, and development of medical staff
· Act as the primary clinical representative with external stakeholders, commissioners, and professional bodies
· Drive innovatio
As a GMC-registered Consultant Ophthalmologist on the Specialist Register, you will also have:
- Significant post-registration experience with a track record of excellence in cataract and general ophthalmology surgery
- Experience in clinical leadership or an interest in moving into a formal leadership role
- Passion for delivering patient-focused care and continuous service improvement
- Knowledge of national ophthalmology pathways and performance frameworks
- Excellent communication, influencing, and teamworking skills
- Ability to balance clinical, operational, and strategic priorities
- Commitment to maintaining and developing your own clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, or healthcare quality – desirable
- Experience in service transformation, pathway redesign, or private ophthalmology provision – desirable
- Familiarity with GIRFT, NOD, and NHS national reporting programmes – desirable
What you can expect in return;
- Competitive rate of pay
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
- Private Pension with employer and employee contributions
- 10 CPD days per year
- Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
- The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development