Ophthalmology Specialty Doctor

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join the Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical services.

The successful applicant will work alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists to deliver comprehensive ophthalmology services, including the management of general and urgent eye conditions, participation in subspecialty clinics, laser treatments, and theatre sessions. The role includes opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical audit, quality improvement, research, and service development, while maintaining continuing professional development.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced ophthalmologist who is committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care, supporting the education and development of colleagues, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of ophthalmology services within a progressive NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology role is to deliver high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical services at the Royal Eye Infirmary and Derriford Hospital, under the supervision of Consultant Ophthalmologists. The role also supports the continuous improvement of clinical services through active participation in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and research activities. The post holder will contribute to the education and training of junior doctors, nursing staff, and allied health professionals while maintaining their own continuing professional development in line with Royal College standards.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will help develop ophthalmology services, support service innovation, participate in the on-call rota where required, and contribute to the efficient use of departmental resources. The role requires commitment to delivering excellent patient care, maintaining high professional standards, and supporting the ongoing development of the Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology will work under the supervision of Consultant Ophthalmologists to provide high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical services at the Royal Eye Infirmary and Derriford Hospital.

The post holder will:

• Independently manage general and urgent ophthalmology clinics and participate in subspecialty clinics, laser treatments, and operating theatre lists within their competencies.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive ophthalmology services, including participation in the on-call rota where required.
• Provide inpatient care and work collaboratively with consultants, SAS doctors, trainees, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and research activities to support continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to the teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors, medical students, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, while maintaining their own continuing professional development.
• Support service development, efficient use of departmental resources, and achievement of Trust quality standards and NHS waiting time targets.
• Comply with Trust policies, professional standards, and statutory requirements, undertaking any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

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.