Job summary
This will be a full-time, substantive Specialty Doctor post in Ophthalmology. The role will deliver clinical activity across several subspecialties within Ophthalmology. There will be opportunities to become more deeply involved in specific areas of interest with evidence of appropriate aptitude. The post will assist the department to deliver the required access times for patients.
The department has a proven track record of supporting and encouraging specialty doctors to gain experience in a variety of ophthalmic sub-specialties including an opportunity to train in Phaco cataract surgery and possibly gain experience to have access to GMS Specialist register through CESR. For further information, please contact Mohamed Elashry, Clinical Lead, or secretary Sarah Robb on
Main duties of the job
The principal role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the clinical team undertaking outpatient and acute access clinics across a variety of subspecialties within Ophthalmology including medical retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, anterior segment, vitreo-retinal and eye casualty.
* To provide high quality ophthalmic assessment, treatment and management for service users.
* To provide clinical activity that is efficient to optimise access times for patients.
* To deal with clinical queries that arise from personal clinical activity and that of peers.
* To be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active role in their implementation.
* To contribute to the learning experience of Specialty Registrar Trainees within the department as well as teaching and training medical and other students as well as other members of the MDT.
* To work seamlessly and respectfully as part of the wider team involving other Trust Specialties, nursing, technicians, allied health professions, administrative and theatre staff.
* To contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.
* To organise their workload in a manner that is consistent with good practice as laid out in the Trust's Policy for Management of Waiting Lists and Times.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for the role is:
* 8 PA fixed clinical sessions
* 1 PA for administrative duties
* 1 PA for Supported Professional Activity
* 4% uplift for on-call duties
The job plan will be reviewed annually.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time.
For further information please see attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for the role is:
* 8 PA fixed clinical sessions
* 1 PA for administrative duties
* 1 PA for Supported Professional Activity
* 4% uplift for on-call duties
The job plan will be reviewed annually.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time.
For further information please see attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
* Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology
* MRCOphth / FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
* A number of years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), at some of which will be in Ophthalmology
* Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology
* Experience in dealing with large numbers of outpatients
* Research and evidence-based practice ding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service
* Understanding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service
Desirable
* Operating skills
* Experience / interest in teaching
* Teaching skill courses
* Relevant experience in undertaking and organising Audit
* Research and publications relevant to post
* Undertaken relevant courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
* Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology
* MRCOphth / FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
* A number of years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), at some of which will be in Ophthalmology
* Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology
* Experience in dealing with large numbers of outpatients
* Research and evidence-based practice ding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service
* Understanding of the role of Clinical Audit within a service
Desirable
* Operating skills
* Experience / interest in teaching
* Teaching skill courses
* Relevant experience in undertaking and organising Audit
* Research and publications relevant to post
* Undertaken relevant courses
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).
Additional information
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
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