Job Summary
The Ophthalmology department are looking for a full time Specialty Doctor to enhance a comprehensive Ophthalmology service at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post comprising of both face to face and telephone consultations and including an acute referral provision for patients along with a broad provision of day case and general theatre activity supported by the existing post holder. Participation in the Registrar on-call rota is optional, for an additional supplement. The post will consist of 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. A less-than-full-time job plan may be negotiated. The department is proud of a strong reputation for training and has a dedicated research team supporting the clinicians. The successful applicant will be supported by their consultant colleagues in developing their knowledge and skills in paediatric and general ophthalmology.
About Us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF1612B
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports to: Clinical Director
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports to: Clinical Director
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration, MBBS or Equivalent, English language qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general adult and paediatric ophthalmology, particularly in medical retina
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in general adult and paediatric ophthalmology, particularly in medical retina
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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