Job summary

Are 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@practiceplusgroup.com 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.

Main duties of the job

As 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 innovatio

About us

As 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 surgery
• Experience in clinical leadership or an interest in moving into a formal leadership role
• Passion for delivering patient-focused care and continuous service improvement
• Knowledge of national ophthalmology pathways and performance frameworks
• Excellent communication, influencing, and teamworking skills
• Ability to balance clinical, operational, and strategic priorities
• Commitment to maintaining and developing your own clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, or healthcare quality desirable
• Experience in service transformation, pathway redesign, or private ophthalmology provision desirable
• Familiarity with GIRFT, NOD, and NHS national reporting programmes desirable

What you can expect in return;

• Competitive rate of pay
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Private Pension with employer and employee contributions
• 10 CPD days per year
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

Job description

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Additional Criteria

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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: Croft Shifa Health Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2UP

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

Depending on experience. Competitive commensurate with experience