Consultant Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7601144/405-MD2584OPH |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology Service at Dorset County Hospital. This is a new appointment to join four Consultant Ophthalmologists. There will be a requirement to lead and support our Oculoplastic Ophthalmology services. Additional subspecialty interest that complements the existing department would be considered.
This post is 0.7 wte (28 hours) but additional duties will be considered.
It is expected that the candidate would be on the specialist register with appropriate Oculoplastic Ophthalmology experience. The post-holder will be expected to provide high quality care for Oculoplastic patients working alongside our dedicated Ophthalmology team.
Opportunities to develop clinically and research opportunities will be made available and actively encouraged.
Appointee will participate in a 1:5 Saturday AM casualty clinic session but there is no other out of hours on-call commitment.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further.
This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026
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