Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENTWe offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.Main duties of the jobAs well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas:  Slit-Lamp examination Gonioscopy Fundoscopy Tonometry Refraction You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas: High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential) Eyelid surgery Laser treatmentAbout usUK Registered Medical professional2+ years UK based experience Specialist GMC registeredPlease ensure your cv  includes details any relevant experience within the past 5 years, i.e.  number of cases performed and outcomes from national database (when relevant)    To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions please contact  -Talent Partner. We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.   Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.   #LI-TQ1

DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
Competitive
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsThe BroomsEmersons GreenBristolBristolBS16 7FHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENTWe offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENTWe offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.Person Specification
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EssentialGMC registration Specialist registerDesirableGMC registration Specialist registerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus GroupAddressThe BroomsEmersons GreenBristolBristolBS16 7FHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus GroupAddressThe BroomsEmersons GreenBristolBristolBS16 7FHUnited KingdomEmployer's website