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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the professional body for eye doctors, is one of the youngest Medical Royal Colleges and our members manage over 8 million outpatients a year, that’s 10% of all outpatient appointments in the UK.
Our staff, College Officers, committees and members work in partnership to maintain quality standards in clinical practice, examinations, training and continued education; we also focus our resources on influencing policy decision-making at a national level. As a membership body, we develop services and benefits that add value for members, including expanding membership to other professions working in ophthalmic care.
As a leader in the eye health sector we work with high-profile organisations such as the NHS, the General Medical Council, sight loss charities and government health bodies.
Join our team
We invest in our talented and hardworking staff team, we value what they say and we recognise and promote diversity and inclusivity. Staff are integral to our culture and values that underpin everything we do and how we work together.
As a team member at RCOphth, you will support each other, our members, ophthalmologists at various stages of their careers. You will also learn about eye health, how the NHS works in the UK and collaborate with other organisations in the eye health sector.
We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in any of the jobs we advertise. Make sure you follow the instructions to apply as outlined in the summary for each role and include supporting information that you believe will enhance your application.
As a team member at RCOphth, you will support each other, our members, ophthalmologists at various stages of their careers. You will also learn about eye health, how the NHS works in the UK and collaborate with other organisations in the eye health sector.
We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in any of the jobs we advertise. Make sure you follow the instructions to apply as outlined in the summary for each role and include supporting information that you believe will enhance your application.
Proud to work for the RCOphth
Our 2023 staff engagement survey found that 89% of staff agreed that they were proud to work for the RCOphth and 79% agreed that they would recommend the RCOphth as a great place to work.
Values
Our work is delivered through efficient, flexible and transparent processes, with staff, College Officers and committee members working together and committed to our values.
Inclusion
- Actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- Everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- Being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all their work
- Evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- Creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- Actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- Fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- Being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- Continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Benefits
We offer a supportive working environment is friendly, modern offices in a central London location with excellent transport links. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to employees:
Travel
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Work life balance and family friendly benefits
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- One day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave pay
Wellbeing
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid-July to the end of August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
- Health Cash Plan
Planning for your future
- Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
- Life assurance of 4x of base salary
Career development
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
“I’ve been working at RCOphth for 2 years and have enjoyed every experience. I feel valued as an employee and a part of a family. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I’m grateful to have received so much support towards my career progression and have been able to complete various types of training in aid of both personal and professional development. It’s a great place to work!”Natasha Thompson-Campbell, Operations and Facilities Manager
Current Opportunities
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