Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
Are on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology and have CCT/CCST or will receive it within six months of the date of interview
- Essential
The ability to supervise junior staff and carry out 'on the job' training
- Essential
Ability to undertake independent cataract surgery
- Essential
FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Training in General medicine/endocrinology, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery or ENT surgery
- Essential
Other management experience including out patient priorities and waiting lists
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist within the Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Cataract service. This is a substantive 8.0 PA, consultant post.
Main duties of the job
We have a well-established oculoplastic service with high volume periocular skin cancer and lid malposition surgery. Endoscopic, endonasal and external lacrimal surgery is carried out both with and without assistance of ENT colleagues. There is a 6 weekly joint thyroid clinic with a consultant in endocrinology and orthoptic input and the majority of orbital cases are also managed locally. Research is encouraged and there have been regular prospective trials.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This position will also include regular cataract clinics and cataract theatre lists, which should become high volume when possible. Other responsibilities include general ophthalmology clinics and participation in MDT meetings when required
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastics with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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