Job summary
- Main area
- Opthalmology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 193-CON233PCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- 拢105,504 - 拢139,882 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant in Ophthalmology with a special interest in Glaucoma
Consultant
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 鈥骋辞辞诲鈥 with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.听 The Trust鈥檚 overall rating has also improved to 鈥榞ood鈥.听 This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.听 Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is听鈥淲orking together to provide outstanding care for our community.鈥
We are听Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are听Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are听Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are听Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don鈥檛 you come and join us.听 We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. 听
Job overview
We are looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Glaucoma at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. 听This is a full time post with a minimum of 10 programmed activities.听
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Ophthalmology service with the present consultants. The appointee will be expected to be involved actively in Clinical Governance and Quality improvement projects. Continuing education, professional development and teaching are actively encouraged and research and audit opportunities will be available. 听 听听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听
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Please note the simulation date is 22nd July 2025 and the interview date is 6th August 2025
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive glaucoma service in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To provide clinical leadership in both glaucoma management and in general ophthalmic services including responsibility for supervision and development of junior medical staff including a glaucoma fellow, and teaching, training and assessment of medical, nursing and allied health professional staff within the service.
- To liaise with appropriate acute services within and beyond the Trust.
- To provide on-call cover for Ophthalmology services.
- To assess performance against national standards quarterly and identify areas requiring improvement.听
- To ensure that all clinical information systems are completed appropriately
Working for our organisation
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.
Diversity is what makes us interesting鈥 Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration also within 6 months of CCT or successful completion of CESR at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmology of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Ophthalmology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
- Fully trained in Glaucoma
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential criteria
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification
Audit Management
Essential criteria
- Undertake audits and present data as required
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gary Morgan
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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