Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology based in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will enhance the quality of eye care services, manage outpatient care, and support emergency treatments. This role requires full GMC registration and experience in managing elective outpatient caseloads. The position also offers opportunities for further development of specialty skills amidst a supportive team structure.

Benefits

Accommodation options may be available

Responsibilities

• See new and follow-up patients in general ophthalmology clinics.
• Participate in treating emergency eye patients when required.
• Actively engage in clinical audit and educational activities.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Teaching/presentation skills

Competent decision maker

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Job description

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust is seeking a full‑time, enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role is primarily based in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician with ophthalmology experience to further develop their specialty skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the quality and delivery of our comprehensive eye care services.

Main duties of the job

• Outpatient Care: See new and follow‑up patients in general ophthalmology clinics, with a named consultant available for case presentation and support if required.
• Patient Standards: Demonstrate a determination to meet and exceed the standards of the NHS Patients Charter and the Trust values.
• Emergency Care: Participate in treating emergency eye patients through the emergency eye clinic during normal working hours.
• Audit & Education: Participate actively in clinical audit and educational activities within the department and across the Trust.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.

Details

• Posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 251-MD25164
• Job locations: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Job description and responsibilities

For further information about this role see job description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Guidance Essential

• Experienced in managing elective outpatient caseloads
• Experienced in supervising junior doctors
• Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and all levels of staff
• Teaching/presentation skills
• Competent decision maker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
• Website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/