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General Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon

The closing date is 25 September 2025

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Job summary

The post holder will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology appointments on patients referred to CHEC and provide supervision of the provision of adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals, working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices.

Main duties of the job

Day to day, the post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the community ophthalmology service in the following areas: General Ophthalmology Glaucoma services AMD Laser treatment Minor eye Operations High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia if applicable

About us

CHEC are an NHS provider organisation founded in 2012. Today, we are the largest provider of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, and in more recent times, we have branched into delivery of Gastroenterology, ENT and Dermatology services, which will be expanded throughout England. The manner in which we conduct ourselves as one team is through our CHEC values of Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus. This is the golden thread that runs through the business and differentiates us from others in this space. We are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals as we continue to open new clinics across the UK. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for employed Ophthalmologists to join us across the UK in our CHEC Hospitals and Community Centres.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

CHE1137808

Job locations

CHEC Watford

Watford

WD17 2UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in this role To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or ophthalmic surgeries across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently independently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually. Person Specification UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Full or Specialist GMC Registration Up-to-date with current medical practice Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance Knowledge of evidence based practice Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills Flexible, objective and assertive Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon What can we offer you? In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides Excellent remuneration Opportunity to participate in our bonus scheme for cataract surgery Industry leading technology Experienced clinical support team State of the art hospitals For further details / informal visits contact: Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in this role To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or ophthalmic surgeries across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently independently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually. Person Specification UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Full or Specialist GMC Registration Up-to-date with current medical practice Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance Knowledge of evidence based practice Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills Flexible, objective and assertive Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon What can we offer you? In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides Excellent remuneration Opportunity to participate in our bonus scheme for cataract surgery Industry leading technology Experienced clinical support team State of the art hospitals For further details / informal visits contact: Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
  • MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
  • Full or Specialist GMC Registration
  • Up-to-date with current medical practice
  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, objective and assertive
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region
  • Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
  • Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
  • MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
  • Full or Specialist GMC Registration
  • Up-to-date with current medical practice
  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, objective and assertive
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region
  • Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
  • Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon

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.

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.

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

CHEC

Address

CHEC Watford

Watford

WD17 2UB


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Watford

Watford

WD17 2UB


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Resourcing

Jasmine Rogers

jasmine.r@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

CHE1137808

Job locations

CHEC Watford

Watford

WD17 2UB


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