Senior Ophthalmology Clinician Position – The Ralph

Senior Ophthalmology Clinician Position at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, UK

The Ralph is the UK’s largest independent (non-corporate) multidisciplinary specialist referral centre in southeast England with ~260 Ralphers. We are looking for a Senior Ophthalmology clinician to join our friendly, collaborative team. We are particularly keen to hear from experienced Diplomates who are interested in taking on a leadership role within the service.

We prefer a full-time appointment, but are open to discussing alternative part-time arrangements. Applicants interested in both full-time and part-time positions are welcome to apply. We will consider Diplomates and Residency-trained board-eligible candidates.

The team currently consists of three ECVO Diplomates, two ECVO Residency-trained clinicians, two ECVO Residents, one Vet Intern and our fabulous Ophthalmology nurses!

At The Ralph, you will have access to advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment for referral ophthalmology. In our specialist-led multidisciplinary environment, you will work closely with Diplomates in many disciplines. These include Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery.

Our ideal candidate’s winning traits include dedication to patients, a positive attitude toward teamwork, a willingness to teach, and a cheerful, friendly character. We are especially keen to hear from individuals looking to progress their leadership development within a compassionate and supportive work environment.

We offer a competitive salary package and other benefits, including generous holiday and CPD allowances and private medical insurance.

Full-time is four days per week. Our current clinician team works with a shared on-call rota covering weekends and Bank Holidays. We expect you will be on call one in four weekends with support from our residents, interns and nurses. Weekend and Bank Holiday on-call commitments are subject to team size.

Marlow is located on the River Thames between Henley and Windsor. This is a beautiful area with lovely walks, water-based activities and more. Our hospital is just off the A404, with easy access from the M4 and M40 motorways, and close to London. Marlow is conveniently located only 25 minutes from Heathrow Airport, 45 minutes from Luton Airport and one hour from Gatwick or Stansted Airport. This location makes it very convenient for weekend getaways or for our European colleagues to ‘pop back’ to their home countries to visit friends and family.

The Ralph workplace focuses on core values, culture, vision and mission. We emphasise kindness, compassion and empathy for all our communities. As an independent hospital, we have the freedom and flexibility to chart our course. We would love to hear from you if you want to know more.

For more information on the position, please contact Heidi Featherstone (current Head of Ophthalmology) at heidi.featherstone@theralph.vet. You are welcome to get in touch for an informal and confidential chat.

*To Apply*

To apply, please email Shailen Jasani (Founder, CEO and Clinical Director) at shailen@theralph.vet.

Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter.

You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. We can provide visa sponsorship if required.

We will progress with suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. The position will remain open until it is filled.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to be part of a team delivering exceptional, compassionate, ethical veterinary care at a large independent hospital.