Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastics

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist within the Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Cataract service. This is a substantive 8.0 PA, consultant post.

Main duties of the job

We have a well-established oculoplastic service with high volume periocular skin cancer and lid malposition surgery. Endoscopic, endonasal and external lacrimal surgery is carried out both with and without assistance of ENT colleagues. There is a 6 weekly joint thyroid clinic with a consultant in endocrinology and orthoptic input and the majority of orbital cases are also managed locally. Research is encouraged and there have been regular prospective trials.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Are on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology and have CCT/CCST or will receive it within six months of the date of interview
  • The ability to supervise junior staff and carry out ‘on the job’ training
  • Ability to undertake independent cataract surgery

Desirable

  • Training in General medicine/endocrinology, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery or ENT surgery
  • Other management experience including out patient priorities and waiting lists

Essential

Essential

  • FRCOphth or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

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