Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology The closing date is 10 December 2025 The Sussex Eye Hospital is a specialist eye hospital and the teaching hub of the newly formed Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery and KSS School of Ophthalmology. We serve a population of approximately 750,000, through the hub at the Sussex Eye Hospital and the spoke unit at Princes Royal Hospital. The retinal referral population is close to 1 million. The Sussex Eye Hospital is in close proximity to the Royal Sussex County Hospital which provides specialist investigations and liaison with other disciplines. Main duties of the job The candidate is expected to carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Subspecialty clinic support will include Glaucoma clinics, Cataract clinics and A&E. The number of clinics will be negotiated with the successful candidate. It may be necessary for the successful candidate to take part in the first on-call rota. The candidate is expected to provide clinical supervision and support to junior medical doctors, optometrists, nurses, technicians and orthoptists than run clinics at the same time in the Ophthalmology unit. The candidate is expected to perform autonomous surgery lists, and at the same time to provide the support to trainees for dedicated surgical lists. Have overall accountability for the patients they operate on with oversight from a consultant. To participate in the pre and post op management of patients they operate on. And to participate in any national data collection requirement for surgical procedures performed. To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur. The Doctor may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department. About us Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Candidate Pack Job responsibilities The successful candidate will also: Work in close collaboration with the other health care professionals across organisational boundaries to ensure the service meets the needs of the patient. Attend and contribute in the Senior Medical Doctor Meetings. Act as a role model for the Medical and the wider multi-professional team. Manage own caseload and ensure all clinical correspondence/actions for patients is completed. Consider performing additional professional activities to contribute to the maintenance of acceptable standards of conduct and performance of the hospital. Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Postgraduate qualification FRC(specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.) or its recognised equivalent Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical/Dental Council Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted Higher Degree Knowledge Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Recognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Evidence of participation in audit Research experience Publications Prizes and honours Appropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written 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. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) #J-18808-Ljbffr