Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated ophthalmologist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The position involves contributing to general and emergency eye care services, participating in clinical audits, and a commitment to teaching. Applicants must possess a relevant medical degree and have a desire to work in a multidisciplinary team. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialized interests in ophthalmology.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Active staff network groups

Encouragement of COVID-19 vaccination

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a desire to teach and participate in clinical audit.
• Candidate must fit into a cohesive and enthusiastic unit.
• They should be able to contribute to general and emergency eye care service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the general ophthalmology service.
• Participate in quality improvement and audit programmes.
• Engage in teaching and clinical governance.

Skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to teaching

Experience in general ophthalmology

Education

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH is the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset housing the Eye Centre where the posts are mainly based, and Poole Hospital is the major planned care hospital. Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ophthalmology department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We are equipped with the latest technology in our purpose‑built Eye Centre with 4 eye theatres, eye wards, outpatients and eye emergency department.

Applicants should be able to fit into a friendly, cohesive and enthusiastic unit. They will be expected to contribute to the general ophthalmology service and emergency eye care service. Further speciality interests could be developed depending on the successful candidate’s training / aspirations. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. They will be required to be involved in quality improvement and audit programmes and work in a multidisciplinary team.

The post is for 12 months fixed term, UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

Staff Recruitment and Travel

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

Sample Work Programme

10 PA's:
Monday
AM Eye emergency clinic
PM Eye emergency clinic / Theatre (Alt weeks)
Tuesday
AM Specialty clinic
PM Eye emergency clinic
Wednesday
AM Specialty clinic
PM Study
Thursday
AM General clinic
PM Theatre
Friday
AM Specialty clinic
PM Eye emergency clinic / specialty clinic

Please Note

Please read job description for further information.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates

Staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Legal and Equality Statements

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be under‑represented in our workforce. The Trust is proudly Disability Confident and it has an Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview scheme. We also support active staff network groups including Women’s Network, BAME, Pride, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network and the Armed Forces Support Group.