Job summaryWe are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals as we continue to open new clinics across the UK.
Due to the growth of our services we are looking for employed Ophthalmologists to join us across the UK in our CHEC Hospitals and Community Centres. Main duties of the jobWhat will I be doing as an Ophthalmologist?
The post holder will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology appointments on patients referred to CHEC and provide supervision of the provision of adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals, working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices.
Day to day, the post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the community ophthalmology service in the following areas:
General Ophthalmology
Glaucoma services
AMD
Laser treatment
Minor eye Operations
High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia if applicable
About usCHEC are an NHS provider organisation founded in 2012. Today, we are the largest provider of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, and in more recent times, we have branched into delivery of Gastroenterology, ENT and Dermatology services, which will be expanded throughout England.
The manner in which we conduct ourselves as one team is through our CHEC values of Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus. This is the golden thread that runs through the business and differentiates us from others in this space. DetailsDate posted21 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberCHE1210069Job locationsCHEC StokeStokeST4 6NWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be successful in this role
To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or ophthalmic surgeries across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently independently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually.
Person Specification
UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
Full or Specialist GMC Registration
Up-to-date with current medical practice
Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills
Flexible, objective and assertive
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
Evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region
Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon
What can we offer you?
In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides
Excellent remuneration
Opportunity to participate in our bonus scheme for cataract surgery
Industry leading technology
Experienced clinical support team
State of the art hospitals
For further details / informal visits contact:
Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk
Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo be successful in this role
To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or ophthalmic surgeries across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently independently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually.
Person Specification
UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent
MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS
Full or Specialist GMC Registration
Up-to-date with current medical practice
Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills
Flexible, objective and assertive
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical
Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language
Evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region
Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets
Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon
What can we offer you?
In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides
Excellent remuneration
Opportunity to participate in our bonus scheme for cataract surgery
Industry leading technology
Experienced clinical support team
State of the art hospitals
For further details / informal visits contact:
Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk
Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.ukPerson Specification
Additional Criteria
EssentialUK registered Medical Degree or equivalentMRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCSFull or Specialist GMC RegistrationUp-to-date with current medical practiceWide training and experience in general ophthalmologyAble to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmologyAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionUnderstanding of audit and Clinical GovernanceKnowledge of evidence based practiceAble to work within a multidisciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsFlexible, objective and assertiveAble to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinicalGood knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written languageEvidence of continuing professional developmentAbility to travel independently to all hospital sites within a regionWilling to meet volume and clinical productivity targetsDesirable: competent independent cataract surgeon
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
EssentialUK registered Medical Degree or equivalentMRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCSFull or Specialist GMC RegistrationUp-to-date with current medical practiceWide training and experience in general ophthalmologyAble to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmologyAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionUnderstanding of audit and Clinical GovernanceKnowledge of evidence based practiceAble to work within a multidisciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsFlexible, objective and assertiveAble to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinicalGood knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written languageEvidence of continuing professional developmentAbility to travel independently to all hospital sites within a regionWilling to meet volume and clinical productivity targetsDesirable: competent independent cataract surgeonDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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