About The RoleAre you an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist ready to take the next step in your career? This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise in ophthalmology with a strategic leadership role as our Medical Director at Practice Plus Group.You’ll join a respected, innovative organisation delivering high-quality care to NHS and private patients. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape ophthalmology services, drive continuous improvement, and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@ in our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395. We will contact all shortlisted candidates 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.What you'll be doingAs our Medical Director with an Ophthalmology background, you will:· Provide visible, inspirational clinical leadership for our ophthalmology service and wider hospital team· Oversee governance, compliance, and patient safety, ensuring care meets and exceeds CQC and national standards· Maintain a regular clinical commitment in ophthalmology (sessions to be agreed), ensuring you remain close to patient care· Lead service development and transformation projects, including expanding pathways and improving access to high-quality eye care· Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and Head of Nursing to deliver operational and strategic objectives· Contribute to national reporting and best practice initiatives (e.g., GIRFT, NOD)· Support the recruitment, training, appraisal, and development of medical staff· Act as the primary clinical representative with external stakeholders, commissioners, and professional bodies· Drive innovationAs a GMC-registered Consultant Ophthalmologist on the Specialist Register, you will also have:Significant post-registration experience with a track record of excellence in cataract and general ophthalmology surgeryExperience in clinical leadership or an interest in moving into a formal leadership rolePassion for delivering patient-focused care and continuous service improvementKnowledge of national ophthalmology pathways and performance frameworksExcellent communication, influencing, and teamworking skillsAbility to balance clinical, operational, and strategic prioritiesCommitment to maintaining and developing your own clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilitiesMBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, or healthcare quality – desirableExperience in service transformation, pathway redesign, or private ophthalmology provision – desirableFamiliarity with GIRFT, NOD, and NHS national reporting programmes – desirableWhat you can expect in return;Competitive rate of payAn extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits25 days holiday per year plus Bank HolidaysPrivate Pension with employer and employee contributions10 CPD days per yearFlexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitmentsThe support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
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Medical Director - Ophthalmology