Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in Glaucoma to complete a supportive team of speciali...
We are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice; helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community and primary care. Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to help us develop a 'whole system' approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care.
The successful candidate will join a team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
- Ability to cover on call
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals
- Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
- IT Skills / Presentation Skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Participation in on call and emergency cover.
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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