Job summary
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join our Corneoplastic Unit.

This post offers the opportunity to work within a highly specialised tertiary referral centre, managing a wide range of complex corneal conditions. The successful candidate will contribute to both clinical service delivery and the ongoing development of advanced ophthalmic care.

You will work alongside experienced Consultants and Fellows and be exposed to the latest surgical devices, techniques, and innovations in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of complex corneal and anterior segment eye conditions
• Supporting delivery of complex tertiary-level surgical services
• Participation in theatre lists, depending on experience
• Contribution to outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary care
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement projects
• Engage in research aligned with departmental priorities

Essential Requirements
Applicants must:

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Have completed core ophthalmology training (or equivalent experience)
• Have existing NHS Experience
• Be proficient and independent in phacoemulsification cataract surgery
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and independent practice

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with complex and varied pathology and opportunities to further develop skills and surgical expertise.

Main duties of the job
You will be part of the clinical team with a priority on the delivery of the service. You will take responsibility for your own training and development, QVH can offer you opportunities to further your knowledge and skills. You will work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Practice and Trust policies and engage in revalidation and appraisal.

Applicants should have completed their specialty training in Ophthalmology and fulfil all the competencies of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Specialty Training Curriculum in this respect.

You will provide clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment disease (Corneal/External diseases and Refractive) and General Ophthalmology including Oculoplastics and Glaucoma. You will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with all types of anterior segment diseases primarily and provide frontline General Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic service.

Service delivery is important and contributions to the wider trust as a medical leader in fields such as research, audit, management/teaching will be expected and supported by the department and QVH.

The ability to provide unsupervised cataract and cross-linking surgery to a competent level is non-negotiable and a fundamental requirement of the Post. Inability to provide this service may lead to the termination of contract.

About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
per annum plus allowance for on call
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 276-8031605-MD
Job locations: Queen Victoria Hospital
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For full details of Job Role, Description and Person Specific requirements please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General Medical Council Registration

Qualification
Essential

• FRCPOph

Experience
Essential

• 5 years experience in specialty

Skills
Essential

• Log Book Summary attached

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General Medical Council Registration

Qualification
Essential

• FRCPOph

Experience
Essential

• 5 years experience in specialty

Skills
Essential

• Log Book Summary attached

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).

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.

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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Victoria Hospital
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Sue Cottingham
01342414000

Supporting documents
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