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Practice Plus Group Consultant Ophthalmologist

The closing date is 26 October 2026

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.

Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.

Main duties of the job

As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within ophthalmology from your wide training and extensive experience, you will required to demonstrate a high level of skill in the operative and non-operative aspects on the management and assessment of the following areas: Slit-Lamp examination Gonioscopy Fundoscopy Tonometry Refraction You will also be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in the following areas: High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia (essential) Eyelid surgery Laser treatment

About us

• UK Registered Medical professional
• 2+ years UK based experience
• Specialist GMC registered

Please ensure your cv includes details any relevant experience within the past 5 years, i.e. number of cases performed and outcomes from national database (when relevant) To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] -Talent Partner. We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-TQ1

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7759-11

Job locations

The Brooms

Emersons Green

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 7FH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.

Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We offer a competitive salary, full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible working patterns (Monday to Saturday), private pension with employer contributions, 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days plus bank holidays, wellness and lifestyle benefits, 10 days paid CPD leave with a personal allowance, and a quarterly performance bonus subject to individual and hospital targets.

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with at least two years' experience to join our dedicated medical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative clinician looking to support a high-quality ophthalmology service while bringing specialist skills and expertise to an established team.

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant, you will work in a well-equipped, professional, and supportive environment, delivering outstanding clinical care across a range of ophthalmology procedures. Working alongside a friendly and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and care.

Reporting to the Hospital Medical Director, you will undertake ophthalmology procedures for patients referred to our services, working in line with established protocols and clinical practices. The role will be primarily based at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol, with occasional cross-site working at our Day Surgery Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Experience

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Additional Criteria

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Experience

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Additional Criteria

Essential

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

Desirable

• GMC registration
• Specialist register

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

The Brooms

Emersons Green

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 7FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

The Brooms

Emersons Green

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 7FH

United Kingdom

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 Partner

Thomas Quirke

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7759-11

Job locations

The Brooms

Emersons Green

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 7FH

United Kingdom

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