Speciality Doctor - Ophthalmology

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Speciality Doctor - Ophthalmology

The closing date is 24 September 2026

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Job summary

The Specialty of Ophthalmology is currently part of Group 4b - Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Outpatients.

he Ophthalmology Department is a sub-regional unit. There are ten consultants based at the Luton and Dunstable, one visiting consultant from Milton Keynes Hospital, four Trust Doctors and one post-CCT Corneal Fellow. There are 2 WTE Surgical Trainees from the East of England Training Programme and one FY2 trainee. There are five nurse practitioners supporting the clinical work, trained to see new and review patients working to specific protocols.

Main duties of the job

Duties & responsibilities of the post

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the Ophthalmology management of all patients.

Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Regular contribution to departmental meetings, Journal club and Medical Grand rounds of the hospital.

Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) appraisal and revalidation.

Work under supervision and be responsible to their respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director for Ophthalmology.

Attend outpatient clinics, both general and specialist, with their supervising Consultants.

Other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre etc. with other Consultants as required in the absence of regular junior members of staff.

Assess and manage where appropriate patients with a range of eye conditions across the Ophthalmology sub-specialties including glaucoma, medical retina, corneal, paediatrics, cataracts and patients presenting with acute eye concerns. The post holder will work closely with the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service. In particular, training will be provided to ensure that the post holder will be able to provide cross cover for the ROP screening service and gain skills in delivering treatment for this condition i.e. IVT & diode retinal laser

Join the on call rota.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-OPTH-066-A

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job description, on call element and provisional template attached.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate working in partnership with the MDT providing strong problem solving and decision making skills

To be organised with the ability to think logically and adapt to rapidly changing circumstance

Must be committed to ongoing personal development and demonstrates willingness to learn and reflect

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job description, on call element and provisional template attached.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate working in partnership with the MDT providing strong problem solving and decision making skills

To be organised with the ability to think logically and adapt to rapidly changing circumstance

Must be committed to ongoing personal development and demonstrates willingness to learn and reflect

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical Qualification

Desirable

• PART1 FRCOphth

Experience

Essential

• Providing good practical skills
• Training experience within ophthalmology

Desirable

• Surgical and Microsurgical experience
• 2 years experience in ophthalmology at OST or equivalent

Language skills

Essential

• Good spoken and written English

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Clinical Judgement and decision making
• Relevant speciality knowledge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical Qualification

Desirable

• PART1 FRCOphth

Experience

Essential

• Providing good practical skills
• Training experience within ophthalmology

Desirable

• Surgical and Microsurgical experience
• 2 years experience in ophthalmology at OST or equivalent

Language skills

Essential

• Good spoken and written English

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Clinical Judgement and decision making
• Relevant speciality knowledge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager, Group 4b

Heather Spackman

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-OPTH-066-A

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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