Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology (MC75)

Integrated Care System; Watford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join their dynamic team. The role involves cross-site working and opportunities for education and development. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in ophthalmology and be committed to patient care. This position offers a competitive salary range from £61,542 to £99,216 plus additional benefits, promoting a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Years of full-time post-graduate training, including time in ophthalmology.
• Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology.
• Experience with outpatients and clinical audit understanding.

Responsibilities

• Cross-site working with educational opportunities.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Review and adapt job plans as needs change.

Skills

General ophthalmology experience

Organisational skills

Teaching skills

Education

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology (MC75)

The closing date is 26 August 2025

We are seeking to recruit an innovative, dynamic speciality doctor to join our team. This is a permanent post for 10 PA post.

Successful appointee will join the Head & Neck directorate of ENT, Oral Surgery & Ophthalmology. You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team of 6 consultants, 7 speciality doctors and a wider multi-disciplinary team of 30 clinical staff. Services are delivered across all West Herts sites including Watford General and St Albans City Hospitals.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

This is an appointment by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH). The post involves cross-site working, with opportunities to join the wider team for educational and training purposes.

The indicative job plan is in the job description attached.

Job plans may be reviewed as service needs alter. The Trust has long day working and may consider weekend working in the future.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Prospective candidates will need to meet the following essential criteria:

MBBS or basic medical degree

Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology

Knowledge:

• A number of years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), at some of which will be in Ophthalmology
• Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology
• Experience in dealing with large numbers of outpatients.
• Understanding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Experience / interest in teaching
• Teaching skill courses
• Relevant experience in undertaking and organising Audit
• Research and publications relevant to post
• Specialist interest in Oculoplastics preferred

Experience:

• Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Able to plan and develop the service
• oExperience in working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a yearplus £149 HCA per annum