Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH is the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset housing the Eye Centre where the post is mainly based, and Poole Hospital is the major planned care hospital.
Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer, you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ophthalmology department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We are equipped with the latest technology in our purpose-built Eye Centre with 4 eye theatres, eye wards, outpatients, and an eye emergency department. We have established a pioneering technician-led diagnostic Hub at the Dorset Health Village Poole and provide outreach clinics in surrounding areas. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town attracting students from the UK and abroad.
Applicants will have a principal interest in glaucoma and will be expected to contribute to cataract and appropriate eye emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm for clinical research is desirable. They will also undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. Our glaucoma service routinely performs trabeculectomies, tube surgeries (Baerveldt, Ahmed, MIGS procedures), and uses modern glaucoma lasers including SLT, cyclodiode, and endoscopic diode. The service is expanding, supported by a network of glaucoma consultants across Wessex Deanery, the Southwest Region, and major UK eye centres.
You will join a team of 13 consultants covering all subspecialties, 3 associate specialists, 4 Trust grade doctors, and 6 Wessex Deanery specialist registrars, along with optometrists, orthoptists, nurse specialists, and technician specialists.
Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or have a certificate of completion of specialist training within 6 months of the interview date. Participation in the 1 in 8 second on-call rota is essential.
We invite you to apply to join us in the UK's premier coastal destination, with access to the New Forest, Isle of Purbeck, over 7 miles of sandy beaches, and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Terms & Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003. This post is subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure.
About us
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Details
Date posted: 08 May 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 153-M3660
Job locations: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job description
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Full GMC Registration
* Essential: Listed on GMC Specialist register or will be within 6 months of interview
* Desirable: Higher degree MSc, MD, or PhD
Clinical Experience
* Essential: Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role
* Essential: Knowledge of UK hospitals
Management
* Essential: Knowledge of NHS structures and managing waiting lists
Audit & Clinical Governance
* Essential: Evidence of clinical audits and understanding their role in improving practice
Additional requirements include DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship details as specified.
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