Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina)

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing clinical advice, supporting training for junior staff, and participating in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high standard of medical care in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Candidates should have completed 4 years of full-time post-graduate training.
• Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of CPD evidence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and treatment.
• Support the training and supervise trainees.
• Develop the service per Trust policy.

Skills

Clinical advice and treatment

Communication at strategic and operational level

Teaching junior medical and nursing staff

Motivation and leadership

Education

MRCS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Specialist Qualifications

Job description

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina)

The closing date is 10 December 2025

As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. We are recruiting enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time and as such, we are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing Specialty Doctor with independent out-patient clinic practice specialising in Medical Retina and Emergency sub-specialties.

The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, ACPs, Orthoptists and Optometrists) to support their development within extended roles.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.

This is a substantive role based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is full time, 10 PAs per week. There is no on‑call element and the post holder will be actively involved in supporting the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to:

• Provide clinical advice and where appropriate treatment.
• Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy.
• Support the training and supervise trainees as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.

About us

The service-line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff.

Candidates must hold full registration and license to practice with the GMC.

Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information relating to duties and responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications

• MRCS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Specialist Qualifications
• Presentations
• Publications

Clinical Experience

• Have completed 4 years full‑time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part‑time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in glaucoma
• Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of CPD evidence
• Competence in management of glaucoma, medical retina and cataract patients
• Able to deal with general ophthalmology emergencies
• Teaching of junior medical and nursing staff
• Registered with the GMC as a specialist in relevant field
• Attendance at relevant ophthalmic training courses
• Competent in performing laser procedures

Management Skills

• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
• Attended management training course
• Knowledge of finance/budgets

Experience

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
• Experience of clinical audit
• Relevant research articles in peer‑reviewed journals
• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust