Job summary
This post is to provide a full clinical service within the Department at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. This is a service-based job undertaking clinics. The service at Dorset County Hospital has maintained the NHS 18-week pathway of care and this post will continue to assist in the delivery of this target over the coming months. This post is a full-time position.
Main duties of the job
To provide day-case and outpatient ophthalmology services to patients in Dorset. To participate in the provision of the acute ophthalmology service To contribute to the training of junior doctors and other professional team members To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical governance To participate in audit and clinical governance.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted 10 September 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
Reference number 405-MD2655OPH
Job locations Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
modification of the job description will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The 10 PA job plan includes.
Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs per week (Includes clinical activity & clinical related activity)
Supporting Professional Activities 1.5 PAs per week (Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
- Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration and a license to practice is required
- Postgraduate training in Ophthalmology
- FRCS or equivalent
Experience
- At least 3 years clinical experience in Ophthalmology
- Evidence of good oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Sub-specialist interest
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Recent and significant experience in the UK
- Evidence of working independently.
- At least 4 years post graduate experience
Skills, Abilities& Knowledge
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Audit
- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months.
Research
- Knowledge of principles of research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Service Manager
Forrest Townsend
Forrest.Townsend1@nhs.net
01305254086
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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