Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

Transformation Unit; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop subspecialty skills within a trusted NHS eye care program.

The role focuses on outpatient clinics, emergency eye care, and active involvement in audit and education, with a commitment to NHS standards and overall patient care, supported by a collaborative team across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Experience in managing elective outpatient caseloads.
• Experience supervising junior doctors.
• Good written and verbal communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Care: See new and follow-up patients in general ophthalmology clinics.
• Emergency Care: Participate in treating emergency eye patients in 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.
• Patient Standards: Demonstrate a determination to meet and exceed the standards of the NHS Patients Charter and the Trust values.

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Town Basingstoke Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/10/2026 08:00

Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

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.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Detailed job description and main 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

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Guidance

• Experienced in managing elective outpatient caseloads
• Experienced in supervising junior doctors

Guidance

• Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and all levels of staff
• Teaching/presentation skills

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.

Important Information About Your Application

Recruitment Process

Applications are submitted through our recruitment system, Trac. Following submission, all correspondence relating to your application will be sent from apps.trac.jobs. Please regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders.

Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted at least five working days before their interview date.

Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Pre-Employment Checks and Probation

Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.

Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [emailprotected] .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Alison Penwarden Job title Consultant/Clinical Director Ophthalmology BNHH Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 01256 315060 Additional information

Caroline Elliott

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