Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist within Corneal and Emergency Eye Disease Service.
This is a replacement substantive, permanent, full time, corneal consultant post to work in conjunction with a part-time corneal consultant.
The Corneal service has been developed previously to a full medical and surgical service including an acute medical corneal clinic and has a good diagnostic suite of modern anterior segment imaging equipment. We have a Pentacam and are in the process of purchasing an anterior segment OCT machine.
The service has historically undertaken both full thickness and partial thickness corneal graft procedures as well as other anterior segment surgery including pterygium, complex cataract surgery and iris reconstruction.
In December 2021 we launched a pioneering Health Village based in a department store for technician-led virtual clinics in our new diagnostic hub and clinician-led cataract facility. This has now moved up to the old maternity hospital in Poole which has been refurbished for this purpose.
This will complement our main sites at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Poole Hospital and peripheral clinics at Christchurch, Swanage, and Blandford Community Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be able to fit into a friendly, cohesive and enthusiastic unit. They should be competent in corneal and cataract surgery. They will have a principal interest in cornea but, will be expected to contribute to the general ophthalmology service and emergency eye care service. They will be required to take a lead in the emergency eye service.
Further speciality interests could be developed depending on the successful candidate's training/aspirations. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.
Participation in the 1 in 8 second on-call rota is essential.
Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon appointment.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-M3692
Job locations
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information and indicative job plan.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information and indicative job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Are on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology and have their CCT/CCST or will receive it within six months of the date of interview
Desirable
- Management courses successfully completed
- Evidence of postgraduate teaching (courses run, lectures given etc)
Experience
Essential
- The ability to provide an up to date, expert clinical opinion in all aspects of Ophthalmology, and to take full responsibility for patients' clinical care
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence to demonstrate delivery of high quality care
Desirable
- First name publications in refereed journals
- Other management experience including out patient priorities and waiting lists
Person Specification
Essential
- The ability to provide an up to date, expert clinical opinion in all aspects of Ophthalmology, and to take full responsibility for patients' clinical care
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence to demonstrate delivery of high quality care
Desirable
- First name publications in refereed journals
- Other management experience including out patient priorities and waiting lists
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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