Consultant Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Consultant Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology Service at Dorset County Hospital. This is a new appointment to join four Consultant Ophthalmologists. There will be a requirement to lead and support our Oculoplastic Ophthalmology services. Additional subspecialty interest that complements the existing department would be considered.

This post is 0.7 wte (28 hours) but additional duties will be considered.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the candidate would be on the specialist register with appropriate Oculoplastic Ophthalmology experience. The post-holder will be expected to provide high quality care for Oculoplastic patients working alongside our dedicated Ophthalmology team.

Opportunities to develop clinically and research opportunities will be made available and actively encouraged.

Appointee will participate in a 1 : 5 Saturday AM casualty clinic session but there is no other out of hours on-call commitment.

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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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 some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview)
• CESAR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher surgical / medical qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Current Skills & Abilities

Clinical Governance

Evidence of understanding of clinical governance

Management Training, Organisational skills & Strategic Vision

Teaching & Communication

Team Work and Service Development

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum

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