Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7609650/430-SURG25-233A |
Summary
All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected tocomply withhospital health and safety policies, clinicalgovernanceand other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. He/she will be expected to activelyparticipatein all audit projects within the department. The post holder willbe requiredto take partin an on-call rotaandwillparticipatein evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non-residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge. He/she will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teaching commitment, and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching.
The newly appointed Speciality Doctor will have a job plan based on 10 Programme Activities (PAs). TheallocatedPAs will be formed by a flexible combination of elective operating lists, outpatient clinics and ward rounds and on-call duties in the future. Timetable (subject to change) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AM Paediatrics SPA Theatre Injection Clinic Eye Casualty PM Injection clinicOculoplasticsGlaucoma Eye Casualty SPA PM Eye Casualty
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providingequitableworking conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
There area number ofspecific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Duties and responsibilities: Clinical: The post holder will, together with colleagues,be responsible forthe provision of ophthalmic services within the ophthalmology department at MKUH including: (a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients in the medical retina andvitreo-retinal clinics. (b) Treatment of patients using laser procedures. (c) Treatment of patients with intravitreal injection. i.e., age-related macular degeneration (d) To manage acute ophthalmic conditions in BUS (Booked urgent service clinics) (e) To diagnose and treatment General ophthalmic conditions. (f) To provide cover for clinics where there is a clinical need.
All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected tocomply withhospital health and safety policies, clinicalgovernanceand other risk management policies. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The post will provide extensive experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management of general ophthalmic problems. He/she will be expected to activelyparticipatein all audit projects within the department. This post will not involve the post holder inparticipatingin an on-call rota but willparticipatein evening clinics with booked urgent patients. As a department we are keen to develop our doctors encouraging their own professional development and goals. Please note: This post is non-residential, but accommodation is subject to availability for which there will be a charge. He/she will also be involved in the supervision and training of junior doctors and Medical Students within the hospital. There is a regular Medical Student Teachingcommitment,and the successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in undergraduate teaching.
Applicants who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Job share applicants are also welcomed. If appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. This job description reflects the present requirements andobjectivesof the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025