Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma: Sponsorship Available

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Ophthalmology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn.

This substantive post offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Trust’s glaucoma service while delivering high-quality care for patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions, contributing to service development, innovation and waiting list recovery

The department is based within the dedicated West Norfolk Eye Centre and benefits from modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including dedicated ophthalmic theatres, advanced retinal imaging and an exciting programme of digital transformation through the implementation of a dedicated ophthalmology Electronic Patient Record system.

As a senior member of the Trust, the post-holder will work in partnership with clinical, professional and managerial colleagues to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Core responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the provision of a first-class clinical glaucoma service
  • Providing effective leadership within the specialty
  • Supporting and developing teaching and research activities
  • Working in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
  • Delivering clinical practice aligned with contractual requirements and the Trust’s service plans

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to have completed senior subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma, providing the knowledge, clinical expertise and surgical skill necessary to practise independently within the glaucoma service. They must have experience managing the full spectrum of complex glaucoma conditions.

The post holder should demonstrate expertise in interpreting glaucoma diagnostics–including OCT, visual fields, optic nerve imaging and anterior segment imaging–and have the ability to formulate and deliver safe, evidence-based management plans. Surgical competence is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCP/FRCS or equivalent completed

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or evidence of further training and experience in Ophthalmology

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview

Experience

Essential

  • A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty, cataract and glaucoma management.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the emergency care of patients, both paediatrics and adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

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