Job overview
We warmly welcome you to our busy and dynamic team, which delivers a comprehensive and specialised Ophthalmology service to a population of over 750,000. Our team boasts of highly experienced specialists in Medical Retina, Cornea, Paediatrics, Neuro-Ophthalmology , Glaucoma and Oculoplastics. We have a close working relationship with other specialties within the Trust that further support the service. We are supported by efficient, innovative and well led Nursing, Orthoptic and Optometrist teams.
We are excited to recruit a part time Oculoplastics Specialist Doctor to provide excellent care to our patients. The post is fixed term for 12 months.
We expect the right candidate to be a role model and be to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team through effective communication and influencing skills.
As well as being a highly skilled and experienced Oculoplastics doctor, who will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and under the care of consultant ophthalmologists within the Oculoplastics a service, the successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of ophthalmology outpatients and will engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways, including in programmed Eye Casualty sessions.
Main duties of the job
The workload will include oculoplastics clinics and eye casualty sessions, and the post holder will also be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed job plan:
- - Provision and development of exceptional ophthalmology services - Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department - Actively participate in clinical governance and audits - Actively participate in departmental meetings
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Skills/ Abilities
Desirable
- Presentation skills
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Desirable
- vidence of achievements in teaching and training portfolio
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCOphth or equivalent
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience of audit and management
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor - Oculoplastic (Maternity Leave Cover) with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum inclusive. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FT). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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