Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
The closing date is 28 October 2025
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and eager to develop your skills across subspecialties like glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics? The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicatedSpecialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join our dynamic Surgery Division for a fixed term period of 12 month (from November 2025).
You'll play a key role in managing patients across general and specialist clinics, supervising junior staff, and contributing to teaching and audit programmes. With access to cutting-edge treatments and a thriving clinical research environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking department.
What we offer:
- Diverse clinical exposure including AMD, laser, and emergency clinics
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development
- Beautiful location with excellent transport links and amenities
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the post-holder will join the current non-residential on-call rota.
The appointee will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an ophthalmology service of thehighest quality, meeting government-mandated waiting list targets and the Trust's quality standards.
The appointee will also be expected to take a full and active role in the training of junior doctors, nursing staff, and ancillary staff, both within the department and externally. Active participation in delivering first-class clinical governance is also required.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum, depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
384-PP-EMF19112
Job locations
Ophthalmology
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ophthalmology
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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