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General Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: Specialty Doctor 2021 Contract
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
434-MSCC-378
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Buckinghamshire
Town
Buckinghamshire
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2025 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

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At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to helping newly qualified nurses grow into confident, skilled professionals.

From day one, you will benefit from structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training that supports your long-term career ambitions.

Whether you are aiming for clinical excellence, leadership roles, or advanced practice, we will help you build a career you are proud of.

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Job overview

The Ophthalmology Department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is currently looking for a Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology to support the acute and general ophthalmology services.  The post holder will be expected to work a total of 10 PAs a week to include UBOC (urgent Booked Ophthalmology Clinic), general clinics and  speciality clinics.

The post is based in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust which comprises of 3 main sites, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital and Amersham General Hospital.  We also run services from peripheral sites including Buckingham Community Hospital. 

The postholders' duties will be predominantly at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with occasion requirements at other sites as required.

Main duties of the job

  • General ophthalmology responsibilities
  • Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including predominantly General and Acute Eye Casualty
  • Specialist interest clinic/theatre lists (if desired and depending on availability)
  • Support for Nurses, Support and Admin staff
  • Other care of inpatients or outpatients
  • Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
  • Teaching and training of Junior staff and undergraduates (Medical Students)
  • Participation in Clinical Governance 

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

 

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB,BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experience
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised sub-speciality experience
  • Significant years ophthalmic training/experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • General training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laser
  • Ability to make good decisions at speciality doctor level
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised Fellowship training

Trust 'CARE' Values

Essential criteria
  • Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
  • Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
  • Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
  • Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
  • Management training, qualification and experience
  • Good personal and interpersonal skills
  • Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
  • Experience of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for its modernisation
  • Computing skills
  • Communication skills training
  • Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionals
  • Published in peer-reviewed journals
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • Ability to travel to and between sites

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Moustafa Issa
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For more information about the post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Moustafa Issa on [email protected] or Jeremy Hoffman [email protected].

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