Job summary The Ophthalmology Directorate is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina. The successful candidate will join a team of 18 consultants providing specialist services in Glaucoma, Diabetes, Cornea, Medical & Surgical Retina, Ocular Motility, Oculoplastics. Main duties of the job Whilst the post will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital, the successful candidate may be required to carry out clinics and theatre sessions at Cannock Chase Hospital or Walsall Manor Hospital. The department welcomes applications from candidates who are in possession of FRCOphth or equivalent or those who are on the GMC specialist register (or are eligible for registration within 6 months of the interview date with a certificate of completion of specialist training). About us The department has two state of the art theatres based at New Cross Hospital and a bespoke, recently refurbished Cataract Theatre at the Cannock Chase Hospital site and is supported by Orthoptists, Hospital-based Optometrists, a fully equipped imaging department and fields machines. A walk-in Emergency Service, led by Ophthalmic Nurse Specialists, is available within the Ophthalmology Emergency Department at the New Cross Hospital site and is supported by an Eye Referral Unit with booked appointments 'hot-clinics' for urgent cases. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 225-DIV1-7076453 Job locations New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton Road Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities Detailed duties and responsibilities are contained within the Job Description attached to this advertisement. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed duties and responsibilities are contained within the Job Description attached to this advertisement. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the GMC Must have been on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview Desirable Higher Medical Degree FRCOph Experience Essential Specialist interest in Uveitis Desirable Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the GMC Must have been on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview Desirable Higher Medical Degree FRCOph Experience Essential Specialist interest in Uveitis Desirable Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton Road Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)