Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role focuses on general adult and paediatric ophthalmology, particularly medical retina. Responsibilities include conducting consultations and contributing to theatre activities. Benefits offered include a wellness centre and access to social networks. Full GMC registration and relevant qualifications are required.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to a Beach Hut

Wellness centre with gym and swimming pool

Staff networks (LGBTQ, Race Equality, DisAbility)

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required for this role.
• MBBS or equivalent qualification is essential.
• An English language qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general ophthalmology services with a focus on medical retina.
• Engage in face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Contribute to day-case and general theatre activities.

Skills

General adult and paediatric ophthalmology

Medical retina

Face-to-face consultations

Telephone consultations

Service delivery skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

MBBS or Equivalent

English language qualification

Job description

Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Overview

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to enhance the ophthalmology service at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The role includes elements of general adult and paediatric ophthalmology, with a particular specialist interest in medical retina. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs) with a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, plus an acute referral provision and day-case/general theatre activity. Participation in the Registrar on-call rota is optional for an additional supplement. A less-than-full-time job plan may be negotiated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general adult and paediatric ophthalmology services with a focus on medical retina.
• Participate in all elements of ophthalmology departmental activity.
• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations as part of the 10 PA post.
• Contribute to day-case and general theatre activity, supported by the existing post holder.
• Engage in acute referral provision and contribute to service delivery as required.
• Optional participation in the Registrar on-call rota for an additional supplement.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or Equivalent
• English language qualification

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority. Benefits include on-site Nursery, access to a Beach Hut for the summer, wellness centre with a gym and swimming pool, and staff networks (LGBTQ, Race Equality, DisAbility). We value the contributions of all staff and welcome diverse backgrounds in education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.