Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Post of: C Consultant in Ophthalmology (Cornea)

A part‑time 6‑PA position as a substantive Consultant in Cornea Ophthalmology is available at the Oxford Eye Hospital. Candidates must have completed a CCT or equivalent (CESR) and be on the specialist register. A Cornea fellowship is essential. The post includes 5 PA for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activity (SPA) with an on‑call commitment. This is a medical post with a surgical component.

Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology: Jonathan Norris (jonathan.norris@ouh.nhs.uk)

Clinical Director for Ophthalmology: Rebecca Turner (rebecca.turner@ouh.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

• Provide medical and surgical corneal specialist expertise for acute and chronic corneal disease and trauma in the emergency and outpatient clinics.
• Manage new referrals and existing patients after cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery, including ocular surface pathologies.
• Collaborate closely with all ophthalmology sub‑specialties and optometry.
• Participate in the clinical trials unit and undertake research opportunities.
• Attend the consultant on‑call rota (mandatory).
• Support professional activity (SPA) and other NHS responsibilities.

About us

• The Oxford Eye Hospital, founded in 1886, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for clinical research, particularly in retina and genetics.
• It is part of the University Medical Sciences Division, one of the largest academic divisions within Oxford University, with a strong research, teaching and clinical portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• FRCOphth or equivalent.
• GMC Specialist Register or CCT, CESR in Ophthalmology within 6 months of achieving accreditation.
• Post‑CCT Fellowship in Cornea Ophthalmology.
• Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology.
• Experience leading a team, including allied health professionals.

Skills

• Self‑motivation and involvement in teaching and training of allied health professionals and junior doctors.
• Ability to work independently, organise and manage clinical workload, and work flexibly as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Computer literacy and experience with ophthalmology electronic patient record systems (e.g., MediSoft/MediSIGHT, UfH‑AI).
• Experience with routine clinical audit and evidence of publications in audit or quality improvement.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to ocular surface and corneal management, and awareness of NHS and government modernisation agendas.
• Experience in providing advice and guidance to GPs and community optometrists, and patient group communication and lectures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.