Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Type: Permanent. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Oculoplastic Consultant to join the Ophthalmology team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, helping to deliver specialist eye care across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant with expertise in oculoplastics, orbital disease and thyroid eye disease, who is passionate about patient care, teaching and service development, to join a team of two established Oculoplastic Consultants, a Fellow and a dedicated Nurse Specialist. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients across oculoplastic, orbital and thyroid eye disease services. They will participate in dedicated subspecialty clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) pathways and tertiary referral services, contributing to both elective and emergency care. The role offers regular theatre sessions covering oculoplastic surgery, orbital surgery and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures, while supporting the training and development of trainees. Working closely with colleagues across the Trust and the University of Southampton, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to research, education and service improvement. This role offers the chance to make a real difference to patients while helping to shape the future of oculoplastic and orbital services within one of the UK's leading tertiary ophthalmic centres. Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Your Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead multiple outpatient clinics and operating sessions each week, delivering specialist care across the full range of oculoplastic, orbital and thyroid eye disease services. A key aspect of the role will be active participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including skin cancer, neuro-orbital, head and neck, and skull base MDTs, supporting the assessment and management of patients referred to the orbital and oculoplastic services. The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the Trust and may be asked to provide specialist advice to other clinical teams to support decision making in complex cases involving cancer, inflammatory disease and congenital malformations. Teaching, supervision and mentorship of fellows, specialty trainees and junior doctors are an integral part of the role and are a mandatory requirement of the post. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in the management of a wide range of urgent and complex oculoplastic and orbital conditions, with additional theatre sessions arranged when required to support emergency care. The successful candidate will work closely with specialist colleagues across the Trust, including Neurosurgery, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery teams, and with external Mohs surgery services on occasion, providing multidisciplinary care for patients with complex reconstructive, oncological and orbital conditions.

What We’re Looking For

Full GMC registration. FRCOphth or equivalent. Ideally, the candidate would have CCT or be within 3 months of completion of CCT. Fellowship training in Oculoplastics and Orbit. Candidate must have a strong orbital and oculoplastic training experience in a well-recognised orbital fellowship programme. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Orbital training experience
• Fellowship training in Oculoplastics
• Ability to do general ophthalmology on call at consultant level
• Adnexal emergency, trauma and tumour MDT experience
• Should have received training in Clinical Supervision

Desirable criteria

• CCT or within 3 months of completion of CCT
• MD or PhD

Aptitudes & Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently that may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to complete Audit
• High degree of surgical & clinical skills in managing management of adnexal diseases in adults and children management skills & experience. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
• Evidence of strong teamwork, adaptability and commitment to training, audit and safe clinical practice

Desirable criteria

• Publication in high impact journals
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
• Should have received training in Educational Supervision
• Clinical trials experience

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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