Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Great Britain

The primary role will be to provide a paediatric service within the ophthalmology service, but it is also important that the appointee is also a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake a general service provision.

A subspecialty interest that complements the needs of the department will be welcomed and encouraged. With our move towards university teaching hospital status, there will be opportunities for research and education activities developing over the next few years.

• Salary £99,532 – 131,964 per annum (for 40 hours per week)
• Coverage of visa costs
• Up to £8,000 of relocation funding
• Guidance with finding accommodation, school or kindergarten
• Support with getting the GMC licence
• NHS pension scheme
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Extra 30 days of study leave and £3,000 of study budget over 3 years
• Location close to Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports

• Specialist title in ophthalmology
• Experience in paediatric ophthalmology
• Eligibility to receive the GMC licence to practise and to join the Specialist Register
• IELTS / OET certificate with scores required by the GMC

If you don’t have the required English certificate, you can join our online course and prepare for the test. Please note that part of your course fee and the exam fee will be reimbursed if you sign a job contract with Paragona’s assistance. Go to https://www.paragona.com/academy/ for more details.