Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology based in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. This role is excellent for a motivated clinician with ophthalmology experience looking to enhance their specialty skills. Responsibilities include outpatient care, contributing to NHS standards, and participating in clinical audits. Successful candidates may explore accommodation options. This position closes on Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Benefits

Potential accommodation options

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology experience is necessary.
• Demonstration of commitment to NHS standards.
• Participation in clinical audits and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care for new and follow-up patients.
• Ensure compliance with NHS Patients Charter and Trust values.
• Treat emergency eye patients during normal hours.
• Participate in clinical audits and educational activities.

Job description

Role 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the Trust

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.

Relocation

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this is something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.

Additional Information

For further information about this role see job description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.