Head of Ophthalmology role in Leicestershire

We are delighted to introduce a rare and exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to join our client’s certificate-led referral team in Leicestershire.

The role will involve working within the ophthalmology team, based within a 24/7 Hospital in Leicestershire and will include a combination of consulting and surgery.

The ophthalmology service is well-established with a large network of clients. The team perform a wide-range of ophthalmology surgeries including cataract surgery. The hospital has all the latest gadgets to include CT machine, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, Phacoemulsification and advanced ophthalmology equipment, dedicated 24 hour nursing and vet teams, and much more.

The successful candidate will have completed a certificate in ophthalmology with advanced practitioner status preferred. You should work well in a team and be keen to support others in their development and learning in relation to ophthalmology.

** Salary: from £75,000 (DOE)
** Hours: 38 hours per week (over 4-5 days) with 1:3 weekends on-call
** Flexible working hours considered (part-time applicants considered)

More benefits at a glance…
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Relocation package

If you or anyone you know might be interested in this vacancy, then please get in touch for more details.