Specialty Doctor Corneal and External Eye Disease

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is inviting applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Corneal and External Eye Disease. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic ophthalmology team serving a diverse population. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, such as MBBS and experience in managing eye conditions, while contributing to high-quality patient care. Professional development opportunities are encouraged within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuing professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in corneal and external eye diseases.
• Full registration with General Medical Council with license to practice.
• Experience of audit and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients with corneal and general ophthalmic conditions.
• Support the delivery of outpatient and urgent eye care clinics.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audit, and service improvement activities.

Skills

Knowledge in corneal and external eye diseases

Commitment to clinical governance

Experience in Ophthalmic Virtual clinics

Education

MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent

Higher Degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Specialty Doctor Corneal and External Eye Disease

The closing date is 30 November 2025

We are delighted to invite applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in Cornea and External Eye Disease to join our friendly and forward-thinking Ophthalmology team. This fixed‑term post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist experience within a well‑established and supportive department.

You will join a busy and dynamic Ophthalmology team providing a comprehensive service to a population of over 750,000. Our department includes subspecialty expertise in Cornea, Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Paediatrics, Oculoplastics, and Neuro‑Ophthalmology. We work closely with other hospital specialties and are supported by highly skilled Nursing, Orthoptic, and Optometry teams, ensuring a truly multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care to patients with corneal and general ophthalmic conditions.
• Support the delivery of outpatient and urgent eye care clinics.
• Work collaboratively with consultant ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audit, and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical and non‑medical staff.
• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care in line with Trust policy.

We actively support professional growth. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development (CPD), clinical audit, and quality improvement, in accordance with Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidance. Study leave and educational opportunities will be provided in line with national terms and conditions.

There are currently no evening or weekend commitments for this post, though this may evolve in line with service needs.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will have experience in the assessment and management of corneal and external eye diseases, and a broad grounding in general ophthalmology and urgent eye care. They will contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient and emergency ophthalmic services and play an active role in multidisciplinary collaboration across the Trust.

While there is no fixed surgical commitment, opportunities to attend theatre with consultant colleagues and undertake supervised surgical sessions may be available where appropriate.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Fadero, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4456.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
• In depth knowledge and experience in corneal and external eye diseases.
• Commitment to clinical governance and improving quality of patient care.
• Full registration with General Medical Council with license to practice.
• Higher Degree (MD/PhD).
• Experience in Ophthalmic Virtual clinics and Eye Casualty.
• Experience of audit and management.

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.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust