Group Clinical Director of Ophthalmology

HealthHarmonie

  • England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
About Medinet Group:Medinet Group is a dynamic healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK. Our integrated businesses—Medinet (insourcing), Remedy Healthcare Solutions (modular endoscopy), and HealthHarmonie (community specialist services)—collaborate closely with NHS and healthcare partners to enhance patient care, reduce waiting times, and deliver innovation in healthcare delivery. We're expanding into new clinical specialties and international markets, providing significant growth opportunities.Job Purpose:This is a 0.1 FTE (minimum) portfolio position, equivalent to 4 hours per week, with the expectation that these hours are delivered during core operating hours and are available for meetings, stakeholder engagement, and active involvement in service governance and leadership activity. This is not a passive retainer role.
  • The post is paid at £125 per hour, with opportunity for additional hours only by mutual agreement based on operational requirements.
  • The minimum 4 hours must be accessible and predictable, and will be monitored to ensure fulfilment of the role’s strategic and governance responsibilities.
Group Clinical Directors provide specialty-specific clinical governance, leadership, and strategic support across assigned clinical specialties (Dermatology, Plastics, Ultrasound, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Mental Health/ADHD, Gynaecology). These roles ensure high-quality clinical services, drive service innovation, and contribute directly to specialty service development and growth.Ophthalmology Specialty Focus:The Group Clinical Director for Ophthalmology will also ensure:
  • MDTs bring together ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, and technicians to ensure high-quality and consistent care.
  • Services reflect national guidance (e.g., RCOphth, NICE) and support cataract, glaucoma, retina, urgent eye care, and community ophthalmology pathways.
  • Governance processes monitor visual outcomes, complication rates, and patient-reported measures.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical governance and oversight of Ophthalmology services.
  • Support service development across cataract surgery, glaucoma clinics, macular/retina services, urgent eye care, and community outreach models.
  • Provide specialist input into inclusion/exclusion criteria, surgical safety standards, and patient pathway design.
  • Lead clinical audits, complaints investigations, outcome monitoring, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Work closely with commissioners, operational leads, and partner organisations to ensure services meet demand and innovate.
Essential Person Specification:
  • GMC-registered clinician with proven expertise in Ophthalmology.
  • Experience of MDT working in ophthalmology settings.
  • Evidence of governance, pathway development, and quality improvement.
Desirable:
  • Independent sector or NHS leadership in Ophthalmology services.
  • Experience with commissioners on ophthalmology service expansion.

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