Practice Plus Group

Consultant Ophthalmologist

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

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Were looking for a confident, high-volume Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our friendly, professional ophthalmology team at our Gillingham Surgical Centre, formerly Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive and well-run environment.

You'll be joining a centre of excellence in ophthalmology, with access to modern facilities, streamlined pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This role is ideally suited to a consultant seeking a permanent employed position, alongside existing NHS or private practice.

If you're looking for a rewarding, stable role where you can focus on high-quality ophthalmic care while maintaining flexibility alongside existing commitments, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As our Consultant Ophthalmologist, you will be:

  • Delivering high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia
  • Providing pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative ophthalmic care
  • Contributing specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina / Wet AMD
  • Working closely with fellow consultants, nursing teams and wider MDT colleagues to deliver excellent patient outcomes
  • Participating in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance activity
  • Supporting service development, audit and continuous improvement within the ophthalmology service
  • Playing an active role in maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety and quality outcomes

About us

As a confident, independent high-volume cataract surgeon with at least 5-years experience as a NHS consultant, you will also have:

  • Proven experience in cataract surgery, with additional skills in oculoplastics and Wet AMD
  • Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology
  • A strong clinical quality and outcomes record
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
  • A commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
  • A consultant who values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment

What you can expect in return:

  • A competitive salary based on experience
  • A performance related incentive scheme
  • The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year
  • 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
  • Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contactsarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

13916

Job locations

Godden Way

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, review the attached job description or contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, review the attached job description or contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Confident, independent high-volume cataract surgeon with at least 5-years experience as an NHS consultant
  • Proven experience in cataract surgery, with additional skills in oculoplastics and Wet AMD
  • Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology
  • A strong clinical quality and outcomes record
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
  • A commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
  • A consultant who values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Confident, independent high-volume cataract surgeon with at least 5-years experience as an NHS consultant
  • Proven experience in cataract surgery, with additional skills in oculoplastics and Wet AMD
  • Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology
  • A strong clinical quality and outcomes record
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
  • A commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous professional development
  • A consultant who values working within a safe, friendly and professional team environment

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Godden Way

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Godden Way

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sarah Melder

sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

07580018698

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

13916

Job locations

Godden Way

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


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