Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

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 description 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) Job description 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)