Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Ophthalmology

Location: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Salary: £51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum

Barts Health Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.

We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic individuals to take up the post, which is based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

This is a full time post within a busy Ophthalmic unit. The successful candidates will join an established and professional multi-disciplinary Ophthalmic team.

Job responsibilities
Whipps Cross Hospital is in the process of substantial redevelopment, which makes this an exciting time to join and help to influence the delivery of future Ophthalmic care.

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to contact the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

About us
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential

• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• Specialist Training: Good knowledge anterior segment, acute and general ophthalmology

Skills
Essential

• Teaching Skills: Record of teaching at under and post graduate levels. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
• Clinical Governance: Record of completed audit projects. An understanding of clinical governance and the application to ophthalmology
• IT Skills: Competent in Electronic patient records systems. Competent in IT software

Desirable

• Research experience

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Ability to work as part of a team

Communication
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Course/training in communication skills
• Ability to speak another language/s

Specific Requirements
Desirable

• Participate in on call rota

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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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

For questions about the job, contact:
Sian Hibbert, Associate General Manager Ophthalmology, Sian.hibbert1@nhs.net

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