Macula Ophthalmology Consultant

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 posts are 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 eye emergency department. We have established a pioneering technician lead diagnostic Hub at the Dorset Health Village Poole, and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town attracting British and overseas students.

Applicants will have a principal interest in macula, and will be expected to contribute to the cataract services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in 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. You will be applying to join a team of 14 consultants covering all subspecialties, associate specialists, Trust grade doctors and Wessex Deanery specialist registrars. Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse specialists and technician specialists

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training for the substantive post. Participation in the 1 in 8 second on-call rota is essential.

About us

We invite you to apply to join us in the UK's premier destination for coastal living with the worlds second largest natural harbour, the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sun baked sandy blue flag beaches and the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast. We are located within an area of breath taking natural beauty providing a great place for you to achieve your rewarding work life balance.