Specialty Doctor Corneal and External Eye Disease

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Cornea and External Eye Disease to join their Ophthalmology team. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing comprehensive care to a diverse population. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing corneal and external eye diseases, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setup. No weekend commitments are currently required.

Benefits

London Living Wage employer

Professional development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in corneal and external eye diseases.
• Broad grounding in general ophthalmology and urgent eye care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assessment and management of corneal diseases

Experience in general ophthalmology

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to professional development

Job description

A vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We have a diverse workforce of approximately 8,000 staff from 146 different countries, many of whom live in the three London boroughs we serve and belong to black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Qualifications

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.

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

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

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.