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
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastics with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, 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 21 Aug 2026.
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