Job summaryThe 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 jobGeneral ophthalmology responsibilitiesOutpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, including predominantly Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology.Support for Nurses, Support and Admin staffOther care of inpatients or outpatientsClinical and other administration as required by agreementTeaching and training of Junior staff and undergraduates (Medical Students)Participation in Clinical GovernanceAbout usWhat 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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous 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.DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary 63,696 to 102,689 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number434-MSCC-428Job locationsBuckinghamshireMandeville RoadBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the Specialty Doctor post for full details.Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialMB,BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualificationsMinimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experienceDesirableRecognised sub-speciality experienceSignificant years ophthalmic training/experience Experience EssentialGeneral training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laserAbility to make good decisions at speciality doctor levelDesirableRecognised Fellowship training Trust 'CARE' Values EssentialCollaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationshipsAspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to growRespect - 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 EssentialSufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skillsManagement training, qualification and experienceGood personal and interpersonal skillsGood spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developedExperience of clinical auditDesirableKnowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisationComputing skillsCommunication skills trainingExperience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionalsPublished in peer-reviewed journalsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Other Requirements EssentialFull GMC registrationAbility to travel to and between sites Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialMB,BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualificationsMinimum 5 years ophthalmic training/experienceDesirableRecognised sub-speciality experienceSignificant years ophthalmic training/experience Experience EssentialGeneral training in ophthalmic surgery / clinics / laserAbility to make good decisions at speciality doctor levelDesirableRecognised Fellowship training Trust 'CARE' Values EssentialCollaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationshipsAspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to growRespect - 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 EssentialSufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skillsManagement training, qualification and experienceGood personal and interpersonal skillsGood spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developedExperience of clinical auditDesirableKnowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisationComputing skillsCommunication skills trainingExperience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionalsPublished in peer-reviewed journalsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Other Requirements EssentialFull GMC registrationAbility to travel to and between sitesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressBuckinghamshireMandeville RoadBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressBuckinghamshireMandeville RoadBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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