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Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Glaucoma

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ £113,565 – £150,569 a year Permanent Posted 19 August 2026 Apply by 16 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a permanent Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Glaucoma, who will be predominantly based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Shrewsbury with responsibilities across both hospital sites.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job

Main Clinical duties include:

Provide Ophthalmic services.

Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist Medical Glaucoma clinics, and general clinics.

Complete supporting professional activities.

Receive and coordinate referrals from urgent eye clinics, optometrist and other ophthalmic colleagues.

To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Date posted

19 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RSH/OPH/CON/T2/008

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification

Entry Criteria

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
To be eligible for consideration for a consultant appointment by an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC), candidates must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register. We welcome applications from candidates who are within six months of achieving Specialist Registration through either the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR)
Post CCT Fellowship experience in a subspecialist area

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

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