Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Experienced in managing elective outpatient caseloads
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Experienced in supervising junior doctors
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Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and all levels of staff
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Teaching/presentation skills
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Competent decision maker
- Qualifications
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust is seeking a full-time, enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role is primarily based in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician with ophthalmology experience to further develop their specialty skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the quality and delivery of our comprehensive eye care services.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient Care: See new and follow-up patients in general ophthalmology clinics, with a named consultant available for case presentation and support if required.
Patient Standards: Demonstrate a determination to meet and exceed the standards of the NHS Patients Charter and the Trust values.
Emergency Care: Participate in treating emergency eye patients through the emergency eye clinic during normal working hours.
Audit & Education: Participate actively in clinical audit and educational activities within the department and across the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role see job description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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 Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £61,542 - £99,216 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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