Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

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.

The Ophthalmology department are looking for a full time Specialty Doctor to enhance a comprehensive Ophthalmology service at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.  The post will have elements of general adult and paediatric ophthalmology, with particular specialist interest in medical retina.  The post holder will be expected to participate in all elements of Ophthalmology departmental activity.

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. 

Job Description

Full GMC Registration

MBBS or Equivalent

English language qualification

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.