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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Hospital

Consultant Opthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina

Salary Range
£88,364 - £119,133
£7,364 - £9,928 / mo

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Location Base
Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Consultant Ophthalmologist, 10 PA contract and a 1:16 on call rota.

The post holder will be expected to
contribute to the Medical Retinal (MR)
service, one session of urgent eye clinic,
and be able to perform complex cataract
surgery, laser and injections
independently. Medical Retina experience
(including proficient skills in retinal laser
and experience in running AMD services)
at fellowship or consultant level is
desirable in order to meet the
department’s needs. The post holder will
also be expected to take an active roll in
audit and clinical governance activities
and to participate in the departments
teaching programmes.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Medical Retinal (MR) service, one session of urgent eye clinic, and be able to perform complex cataract surgery, laser and injections independently. Medical Retina experience (including proficient skills in retinal laser and experience in running AMD services) at fellowship or consultant level is desirable in order to meet the department’s needs. The post holder will also be expected to take an active roll in audit and clinical governance activities and to participate in the departments teaching programmes.

We are one of the largest hospital
trusts in England, with three acute
hospitals and community sites
serving a local population of around
700,000. We also provide specialist
services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of
transformation. With a new Medical
School at the centre of our
community, a focus on research,
clinical leadership and making our
Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Medical Retina & Cataract
Reporting to Mr Bruce Dong Lead Clinician, Ophthalmology
£88,364- £119,133 per annum
(pro rata where applicable)
Head & Neck, Breast and Dermatology
Clinical Director Mr Nic Goodger
William Harvey Hospital,
Ashford
Mr Bruce Dong
via [brucedong@nhs.net
Job description
trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Details in JD attached.

Job plan (illustrative)
Monday AM – General Outpatient Clinic, Monday PM – MR Outpatient Clinic
Tuesday AM – Admin, Tuesday PM – General Outpatient Clinic wks 1,3,5 and Cataract Theatre wks 2,4
Wednesday AM – MR Outpatient Clinic, Wednesday PM – Free
Thursday AM – Retinal Laser Clinic, Thursday PM – MR Outpatient Clinic
Friday AM – Urgent Eye Clinic, Friday PM – Teaching
We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after
three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit.
We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including
administrative support

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Consultant Opthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina roles across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £88,364 - £119,133 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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