Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBasingstoke, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in Basingstoke. The advertised salary is £61,542 to £99,216. Applications close on 16 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust is seeking a full-time, enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The role is primarily based in Basing...
Outpatient Care: See new and follow-up patients in general ophthalmology clinics, with a named consultant available for case presentation and support if required.
Patient Standards: Demonstrate a determination to meet and exceed the standards of the NHS Patients Charter and the Trust values.
Emergency Care: Participate in treating emergency eye patients through the emergency eye clinic during normal working hours.
Audit & Education: Participate actively in clinical audit and educational activities within the department and across the Trust.
For further information about this role see job description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Essential: - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Essential: - Experienced in managing elective outpatient caseloads; - Experienced in supervising junior doctors
Essential: - Good written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and all levels of staff; - Teaching/presentation skills; - Competent decision maker
How this role compares
We hold 1,115 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 83% of them.
There are 12,785 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,856 of them in South East.
You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 28 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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