Specialty Doctor

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

---

Summary

This post is to provide a full clinical service within the Department at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. This is a service-based job undertaking clinics. The service at Dorset County Hospital has maintained the NHS 18-week pathway of care and this post will continue to assist in the delivery of this target over the coming months. This post is a full-time position.

To provide day-case and outpatient ophthalmology services to patients in Dorset. To participate in the provision of the acute ophthalmology service. To contribute to the training of junior doctors and other professional team members. To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical governance. To participate in audit and clinical governance.

Our Values and Environment

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.

Application Guidance

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance on AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Additional Notes

Modification of the job description will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Job Plan (10 PA)

• Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PA's per week
  
  
  
  • (Includes clinical activity & clinical related activity)
  
  
  
  


• Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PA's per week
  
  
  
  • (Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
  
  
  
  

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026

Apply for this job

#s1-Gen

This post is to provide a full clinical service within the Department at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. This is a service-based job undertaking clinics. The service at Dorset County Hospital has maintained the NHS 18-week pathway of care and this post will continue to assist in the delivery of this target over the coming months. This post is a full-time position.

To provide day-case and outpatient ophthalmology services to patients in Dorset. To participate in the provision of the acute ophthalmology service To contribute to the training of junior doctors and other professional team members To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical governance To participate in audit and clinical governance.

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.