Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology to join a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the ophthalmic field, particularly in cornea specialties, and will play a pivotal role in patient management and surgical procedures. This position offers support for CESR accreditation and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years' medical work, with 6 in Ophthalmology.
• Ability to perform independent corneal surgeries.
• Management experience or attendance at senior courses.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the ophthalmic team at the hospital.
• Manage cornea graft surgeries and complex corneal diseases.
• Oversee outpatient service organization and waiting lists.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Ability to manage outpatient priorities

Cataract surgery skills

Willingness for additional responsibilities

Special Interest in operational requirements

Education

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology (FRCOpth)

Full registration with GMC and licence to practice

Completion of a fellowship in cornea subspecialty

Job description

Go back The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 08 July 2025

We are looking to recruit a part-time doctor to take up a Specialist role under 2021 contract terms in Ophthalmology, sub-specialty cornea. The post is based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, which is a busy and friendly district general hospital, where you will work as part of our well established ophthalmic team. The department has also developed good links and works collaboratively with local tertiary trusts in the surrounding area.

This is a senior appointment for an individual possessing substantial experience in the ophthalmic field,

We are looking for an individual with good general ophthalmic and cornea skills.

Training and support for those looking to achieve CESR accreditation is available.

Main duties of the job

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Possession of Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. FRCOpth or equivalent thereof
• Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
• Completion of a fellowship or demonstrate training in cornea subspecialty

Experience

• Minimum 12 years' medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should be in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (or equivalent including overseas service).
• To perform cornea graft surgeries and corneal surgeries independently ( logbook needed to demonstrate)
• Able to manage simple and complex corneal and external eye disease
• Perform independent simple and complex surgeries
• Management experience or attendance at courses for senior mid-level practitioners.

Skills

• Clinical supervision experience/skills
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists
• Cataract surgery skills sufficient to support safe independent UK surgical practice
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Special Interest aligned with departmental operational requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

£96,990 to £107,155 a yearPer annum pro rata