Specialist Doctor – Cornea and Cataract

The Ophthalmology Department isseekingto appoint a full-time Associate Specialist with a specialist interest in Cornea and Cataract to support and further develop a comprehensive ophthalmology service. The post will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency ophthalmic care for adult patients, with a primary focus on corneal disease, cataract management, and anterior segment surgery., The post holder will be expected toparticipatefully in departmental activities, including outpatient clinics, day case and general theatre activity, and emergency care where appropriate.

The successful applicant will work closely with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

This is a 10 PA post comprising both face-to-face and virtual consultations, with a balance of clinical, surgical, and supporting professional activities. The post will consist of 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust