# Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/be95341a-cc71-41c4-bf9a-61a75fcc6a92 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/be95341a-cc71-41c4-bf9a-61a75fcc6a92.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Milton Keynes University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 7 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T09:00:36.944Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8382935 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8382935?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology Part-Time: 7 Programmed Activities All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. He/she will be expected to actively participate in all audit projects within the department. The post holder will be required to take part in an on-call rota and will participate in evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non-residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge. He/she will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teaching commitment, and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching. ### Main duties of the job The newly appointed Speciality Doctor will have a job plan based on 7 Programme Activities (PAs). The allocated PAs will be formed by a flexible combination of elective operating lists, outpatient clinics and ward rounds and on-call duties in the future. Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard. Review of Job Plan The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review. Teaching There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. He/she will be expected to actively participate in all audit projects within the department. This post will not involve the post holder in participating in an on-call rota but will participate in evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non-residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge. He/she will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teaching commitment, and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching. Further Information Candidates wishing to discuss more details of the post, please contact: Rebecca Papadopoulos Rebecca.Papadopolous@mkuh.nhs.uk ,consultant ophthalmologists , Areeb Moosavi, consultant Ophthalmologist via Areeb.Moosavi@mkuh.nhs.uk. Application Information Applicants who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Job share applicants are also welcomed. If appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Potential applicants who are visiting the Trust are welcome to approach the Executive team through the relevant lead Executive in order to meet on the day if this can be arranged. Shortlisted applicants for consultant posts are encouraged to meet with the Chief Executive and /or Medical Director. Successful applicants will have both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as part of their job plans. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Takes responsibility for own actions - Demonstrates respect for the rights of all - Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent ### Eligibility **Essential** - Full registration with GMC - Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by August 2008 in line with GMC standards **Desirable** - NHS Experience ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills **Desirable** - Personal Attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, Visio-spatial awareness - Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent ### Career Progression **Essential** - Ability to provide complete details of employment history ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies - Be able to work effectively and flexibly within a team - Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues - Committed to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical Director - Be committed to Continuing Medical Education Continuing Professional Development - Be honest and reliable - Be fit to carry out the duties of the post ### Teaching Experience **Desirable** - Ability to assist with the teaching of clinical and practical skills to undergraduate and ophthalmic surgical trainees ### Commitment to Speciality **Essential** - Shows realistic insight into surgery and the demands of a surgical lifestyle - Shows critical & enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition **Desirable** - Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to surgery ### Academic / Research Skills **Essential** - Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research and evidence-based practise, with potential to contribute to research **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements - Evidence of active participation in audit - Evidence to contributing to teaching & learning of others - Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research ### Qualifications / Experience **Essential** - Basic Medical Qualifications - Membership of Royal College of Ophthalmology - Ability to carry out intravitreal injections - Ability to carry out YAG and Argon laser treatments independently - Demonstratable post graduate experience with within Ophthalmology - Ability to practice independently - Experience of working in Eye Casualty **Desirable** - Fellowship in Ophthalmology from one of the Royal Colleges - Microsurgical experience - Ability to operate unsupervised - Ability to perform cataract surgery - Ability to carry out FFA - Evidence of acquired skills ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 343.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10711975) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.