Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to invite applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to enhance our comprehensive service at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The post offers excellent opportunities for clinical development in Emergency Eye Care and general Ophthalmology, managing adult and paediatric patients, with additional exposure to Cataract services. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in all elements of departmental activity, including the provision of first on-call.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA post comprising mostly face to face consultations, though there may also be the opportunity to participate in virtual clinics. Activity will be centred around our Eye Emergency Clinic, as well as Outpatients and may be expanded to support the broad provision of day case and general theatre activity, including intravitreal injection lists. Participation in the first on-call rota is provided for an additional supplement. The post will consist of 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. Depending on individual circumstances, a less-than-full-time job plan may be considered.

The Ophthalmology department covers all subspecialty areas including Cornea, Cataract, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Oculoplastics, Paediatrics, Strabismus and Vitreoretinal. It is proud of a strong reputation for teaching and training and has the additional support of a dedicated research team. The successful applicant will be supported by their consultant colleagues, with a dedicated Emergency Eye Care Lead, in developing their knowledge and skills in Emergency and general ophthalmology.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1995D

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

This is a 10 PA post comprising mostly face to face consultations, though there may also be the opportunity to participate in virtual clinics. Activity will be centred around our Eye Emergency Clinic, as well as Outpatients and may be expanded to support the broad provision of day case and general theatre activity, including intravitreal injection lists. Participation in the first on-call rota is provided for an additional supplement. The post will consist of 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. Depending on individual circumstances, a less-than-full-time job plan may be considered.

The Ophthalmology department covers all subspecialty areas including Cornea, Cataract, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Oculoplastics, Paediatrics, Strabismus and Vitreoretinal. It is proud of a strong reputation for teaching and training and has the additional support of a dedicated research team. The successful applicant will be supported by their consultant colleagues, with a dedicated Emergency Eye Care Lead, in developing their knowledge and skills in Emergency and general ophthalmology.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

This is a 10 PA post comprising mostly face to face consultations, though there may also be the opportunity to participate in virtual clinics. Activity will be centred around our Eye Emergency Clinic, as well as Outpatients and may be expanded to support the broad provision of day case and general theatre activity, including intravitreal injection lists. Participation in the first on-call rota is provided for an additional supplement. The post will consist of 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. Depending on individual circumstances, a less-than-full-time job plan may be considered.

The Ophthalmology department covers all subspecialty areas including Cornea, Cataract, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Oculoplastics, Paediatrics, Strabismus and Vitreoretinal. It is proud of a strong reputation for teaching and training and has the additional support of a dedicated research team. The successful applicant will be supported by their consultant colleagues, with a dedicated Emergency Eye Care Lead, in developing their knowledge and skills in Emergency and general ophthalmology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration, MBBS or Equivalent, English language qualification, FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • n/a
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration, MBBS or Equivalent, English language qualification, FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • n/a

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.

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.

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Team Member

Toyha Wheeler

toyha.wheeler3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1995D

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


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