Consultant Ophthalmology

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital conditions.
• Perform medical and surgical management of eyelid malpositions, eyelid lesions, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty, and related periocular conditions.
• Diagnose and manage lacrimal disorders, including epiphora, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, canalicular disorders, and dacryocystitis.
• Perform lacrimal procedures including probing, intubation, dacryocystorhinostomy, and other related surgeries as appropriate.
• Assess and manage orbital disease including inflammatory, infective, thyroid eye disease-related, and selected orbital mass cases within scope of expertise.
• Manage periocular trauma and urgent oculoplastic presentations as required.
• Work collaboratively with other ophthalmology subspecialties, radiology, ENT, maxillofacial, oncology, endocrinology, and other relevant teams within M42 to provide integrated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, day-case procedures, operating theatre sessions
• Support service planning, pathway redesign, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Supervise, teach, and support junior doctors, optometrists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Participate in clinical audit, governance, morbidity review, and continuous professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety protocols.
• Contribute to the reputation and growth of the department through high clinical standards, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Completion of accredited specialist training in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship, CCT, CCST, American Board, FRCOphth, or equivalent recognised specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training or equivalent advanced subspecialty training in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery.
• Eligibility for DOH / HAAD consultant licensure in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Significant post-certification experience as a specialist or consultant in oculoplastic ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated expertise in eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery.
• Experience working in a tertiary, specialist eye hospital, or high-volume ophthalmic service is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage both routine and complex cases safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and professional patient care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and service development.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, research, teaching, or publication activity is desirable.