Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role covers two sites, Royal Hampshire County Hospital and North Hampshire Hospital, and focuses on improving eye care delivery and patient outcomes.

The post involves outpatient clinics, emergency eye care, and active participation in audits and educational activities, with opportunities to contribute to high-quality NHS services across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Experience in managing elective outpatient caseloads.
• Experience in supervising junior doctors.
• Good written and verbal communication with patients and staff.
• Teaching and presentation skills.
• Competent decision maker.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Care: See new and follow-up patients in general ophthalmology clinics.
• Emergency Care: Participate in treating emergency eye patients.
• Audit & Education: Engage in clinical audit and educational activities.
• Patient Standards: Strive to meet NHS Patients Charter and Trust values.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching/presentation skills

Decision making

Supervising junior doctors

Education

GMC registration

Job description

Job overview

Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust is seeking a full-time, enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role is a cross site role covering both Royal Hampshire County Hospital 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.

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 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

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Guidance

Essential criteria

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

Guidance

Essential criteria

• 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