Cataract surgeon / vr surgeon/ medical retina consultant
Core
Performing high-volume cataract surgeries and complex vitreoretinal procedures including pars plana vitrectomy and MIVS for retinal detachment, diabetic TRD, and macular surgery.
Role type
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cataract & Vitreo‑Retinal Specialist)
Builds
High-quality surgical outcomes for cataract and posterior segment disorders
Domain
Ophthalmology / Medical Retina
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phacoemulsification, Pars plana vitrectomy, MIVS, Intravitreal therapy administration, OCT interpretation, Fluorescein angiography interpretation, Perioperative pathway management, Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
23G/25G/27G MIVS platforms, Advanced vitreoretinal instrumentation, High-volume tertiary centre experience
Technologies
Phacoemulsification machines, OCT, Fluorescein angiography, 23G/25G/27G MIVS platforms
Responsibilities
Perform cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification, Execute vitreoretinal procedures for retinal detachment and macular surgery, Diagnose and manage AMD and diabetic macular oedema, Interpret retinal imaging to guide treatment, Lead perioperative clinical pathways including consent and follow-up, Collaborate with anaesthesia and nursing teams for safety and throughput
Seniority
Consultant, hands-on IC