Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Director Ophthalmology

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The Surgical Division are looking for applications for the post of Specialty Director, Ophthalmology at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Specialty Director role exists to lead on the cross-county strategic development and operational delivery of the specialty service or cluster of services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for leading the delivery of clinical services for Ophthalmology Services at the highest possible standards and within the Trust's financial, workforce, operational targets and strategic objectives.

Leading the Specialties with the Modern Matron and General Manager to deliver income targets within devolved budget/s for the service line within his/her remit including working with the General Manager on Financial Sustainability Programme (FSP) plans.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-SDOPTHAL

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for:

Leading the speciality with the Modern Matron and General Manager to deliver the strategic vision for Ophthalmology.This does not involve direct line management.

Line managing the medical staff within the service line/specialty cluster. (Job Planning, Performance Management). Job planning will be conducted in consultation with the General Manager, with specific details to be agreed upon with the Chief of Service.

Responsibilities will also include:

  • Strategic development of services for Ophthalmology working with partners across the Health and Social Care System
  • Managing external reviews and Regulators
  • Contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Operational and Strategic Aims
  • Clinical Governance
  • Audit / Quality Improvement/ Clinical Safety

Interview:Date to be confirmed

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for:

Leading the speciality with the Modern Matron and General Manager to deliver the strategic vision for Ophthalmology.This does not involve direct line management.

Line managing the medical staff within the service line/specialty cluster. (Job Planning, Performance Management). Job planning will be conducted in consultation with the General Manager, with specific details to be agreed upon with the Chief of Service.

Responsibilities will also include:

  • Strategic development of services for Ophthalmology working with partners across the Health and Social Care System
  • Managing external reviews and Regulators
  • Contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Operational and Strategic Aims
  • Clinical Governance
  • Audit / Quality Improvement/ Clinical Safety

Interview:Date to be confirmed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinician of at least 12 months demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership and/or people management (including persuasion/negotiation and conflict management)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Leadership Management
  • Evidence of leadership and/or people management (inc. persuasions/negotiation and conflict management)
  • Service Improvement (must include improved quality/safety)

Desirable

  • Financial and budgetary awareness

Experience

Desirable

  • External work roles - e.g. professional body or the Deanery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinician of at least 12 months demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership and/or people management (including persuasion/negotiation and conflict management)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Leadership Management
  • Evidence of leadership and/or people management (inc. persuasions/negotiation and conflict management)
  • Service Improvement (must include improved quality/safety)

Desirable

  • Financial and budgetary awareness

Experience

Desirable

  • External work roles - e.g. professional body or the Deanery

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief of Service, Surgery

Margaret Coyle

margaret.coyle2@nhs.net

03004225177

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-SDOPTHAL

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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