Job overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to join our Ophthalmology team. This post is aimed at providing ophthalmology services at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, associated hospitals and peripheral sites in Cornwall. The successful  candidate is expected to deliver general and specialist ophthalmological services such as glaucoma, retina, and eye casualty.

The post holder is expected to work with the Consultant sub-specialty leads to mitigate possible risks to the service and to support the service’s administrative team in organising, planning, and maintaining a safe and well-led service.

This post will benefit from a well-supported, regular 10 PA job plan, which will involve the rotation between sub-specialties. This may include retinal, glaucoma, minor ops, or vitreoretinal clinics and emergency work. The post holder is a key member of the team and is expected to approach the role with a team-based view on relationships within the department and with other specialties in the organisation. A successful candidate will be encouraged to engage and contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement and innovation in the specialty and trust.

Main duties of the job

Other duties of post-holder

Examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of patients.

Independent outpatient clinics including an emergency eye clinic.

Perform laser and minor operative procedures as and when needed.

Participation in 1 in 7 on call rota.

Supervision as required of junior medical staff during working hours in the department.

Involvement in Clinical Audit, teaching, and research.

Additional duties as may be required within the grade of a temporary or permanent nature.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.