Job summary
- Main area
- Corneo
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 276-8259852-MD
- Employer
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- QVH
- Town
- East Grinstead
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Job overview
We are looking for a full time Speciality Doctor working within the Ophthalmology Department at Queen Victoria Hospital. This is an exciting role supporting 7 consultants and 6 fellows in a fast paced environment.
The postholder will be part of the senior clinical team with a priority on the delivery of the service. Whilst you will take responsibility for your own training and development, the Trust will offer you opportunities to further your knowledge and skills and you will be assigned an Educational Supervisor. You will work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Practice and Trust policies and engage in revalidation and appraisal.
Applicants should have completed their specialty training in Ophthalmology and fulfil all the competencies of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Specialty Training Curriculum in this respect.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment disease (Corneal/External diseases and Refractive) and General Ophthalmology including Oculoplastics and Glaucoma. The post holder will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with all types of anterior segment diseases primarily but will also provide frontline General Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic service assistance.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop their clinical skills and progress in the post, taking on an increasingly complex caseload. Whilst service delivery is important, contributions to the wider trust as a medical leader in fields such as research, audit, outcomes, management and teaching will be expected and supported by the department and QVH.
The ability to provide unsupervised cataract and cross-linking surgery to a competent level is non-negotiable and a fundamental requirement of the Post. Inability to provide this service may lead to the termination of contract.
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will predominately involve undertaking ward rounds, being responsible for liaising with the SOS nurse regarding acute patients and also accepting trauma patients referred in from other Trusts as well as carrying out independent cataract theatre lists. Other tasks will include undertaking oculoplastic minor operations in a clinic setting, YAG laser surgery in a clinic setting. Being responsible for organising and participating in the departmental teaching sessions, along with clinical governance meetings and bi-monthly audit meetings.
The postholder will have the ability to establish themselves as the point of contact for acute care of our patients while maintaining regular cross linking and YAG laser lists. The post includes regular cataract surgery sessions. The role includes the ability to perform minor corneal and oculoplastic procedures in a clinic setting. The postholder is expected to be involved in the overall service shaping and management through reviewing clinical harm reviews under direct supervision from the respective consultant, triaging referrals. Moreover, the postholder will be responsible for the department cataract audit and managing the rota for grand rounds, teaching and regular governance and audit meetings.
The unit has an international reputation for research. The Specialty Doctor will be expected to participate in new and on-going projects as well as presentations at national and international meetings.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Successful completion of FRCOphth, or equivalent at time of application
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Out of hours experience relevant to the post Experience in a surgical speciality at time of appointment Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr H Naveed
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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