Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

Job summary
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.

About us
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 Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 251-MD26049

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Guidance (Essential)

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5HG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant/Clinical Director Ophthalmology BNHH, Sonali Nagendran, sonali.nagendran@hhft.nhs.uk, 01962824143

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