Medical Director (Consultant Ophthalmologist)
3 days ago
Manchester
Medical Director (Consultant Ophthalmologist) A unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership Are you an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist looking to take the next big step in your career? This role offers a rare chance to balance hands-on patient care with a high-level leadership position, shaping the future of ophthalmology services while leading a dedicated clinical team. As our Medical Director, you’ll not only continue your clinical practice but also influence the development of innovative services that improve patient outcomes and expand access to high-quality eye care. What you’ll be doing • Provide visible, inspirational clinical leadership across ophthalmology and the wider hospital service., • Oversee governance, compliance, and patient safety, ensuring excellence beyond national standards., • Maintain a regular clinical commitment in ophthalmology (sessions agreed with you)., • Lead service transformation projects, expanding pathways and driving innovation in eye care., • Partner with senior leaders to deliver both strategic and operational objectives., • Contribute to national programmes such as GIRFT and NOD., • Support recruitment, training, appraisal, and development of medical staff., • GMC-registered Consultant Ophthalmologist on the Specialist Register., • Significant post-registration experience with excellence in cataract and general ophthalmology surgery., • Proven clinical leadership experience, or strong ambition to step into a formal leadership role., • Passion for patient-focused care and continuous service improvement., • Strong knowledge of national ophthalmology pathways and performance frameworks., • Excellent communication, influencing, and teamworking skills., • MBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, or healthcare quality., • Experience in service transformation, pathway redesign, or private ophthalmology provision., • Competitive rate of pay., • 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays., • Private pension with employer and employee contributions., • 10 CPD days per year., • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and commitments., • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits., • A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and career development. 📝 Ready to take the next step in your Medical career? Hit Apply now or Email Camila at 📞 Call 02392 384 900 for a confidential chat.