Corneal Consultant
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
23 days leftJob description
Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Disease The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is looking to grow its talented tea...
The successful candidate will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm. He or she will also be expected to participate in the workload of the department should the need arise. There is a 1 in 12 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.
The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) is a Regional Centre for Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology sits within the Division of Surgery. BEH provides a tertiary referral service for cornea and external eye diseases.
Omar Elhaddad, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
via their secretary Roseanna Brown
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within 12 months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
Desirable: - Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in cornea and external eye disease
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential: - Up to date knowledge and experience of cornea and external eye disease; - Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable: - Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract. Able to operate Independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures
Research
Essential: - Knowledge of the principles involved in research; - Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable: - Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD; - Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching and Training
Essential: - Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's; - Experience of supervising trainees.; - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable: - Formal teaching/ education qualification.; - Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant2
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable: - Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential: - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances; - Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable: - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential: - Meets professional health requirements; - Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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