Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Job summary

The Ophthalmology Department at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to support the Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology services. The post holder will be expected to undertake a total of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, and may include;
Urgent Booked Ophthalmology Clinics (UBOC), Medical Retina clinics and some General Ophthalmology clinics.

The post is based within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, which comprises three main sites:
Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, and Amersham Hospital. Services are also provided from peripheral sites, including Buckingham Community Hospital.

The post holder's duties will be based predominantly at Stoke Mandeville Hospital; however, there may be occasional requirements to work at other Trust sites to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job General ophthalmology responsibilities

Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including predominantly Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology.

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

About us 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 andaccess toNHS 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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.

Details Date posted
20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor Salary
63,696 to 102,689 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share,

Flexible working

Reference number
434-MSCC-428

Job locations

Buckinghamshire

Mandeville RoadBuckinghamshireHP
21 8AL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed

Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed

Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential MB,BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications

Minimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experience

Desirable

Recognised sub-speciality experience

Significant years ophthalmic training/experience

Experience

Essential General training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laser

Ability to make good decisions at speciality doctor level

Desirable

Recognised Fellowship training

Trust 'CARE' Values

Essential 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 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

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

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