Job summary Working 10 PAs (plus 1.25 PAs for on-calls) in our dedicated Ophthalmology Treatment Centre, it is expected that you will become fully involved in all aspects of the work of the Ophthalmic Department including involvement in its organisation. This will be under the supervision of the Department and will continue at a progressively increasing level of responsibility as agreed by the Ophthalmic Consultants. This post is available from as soon as possible and will include a weekend and out of hours on-call commitment. Main duties of the job Working in partnership with the MoD, we have an integrated military and civilian workforce. With 7 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 7 Specialty Doctors, 1 Research fellow, 2 StR3, 2 Speciality Trainee posts at ST1 and 2, and 1 FY2, you'd also be supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic nursing team incorporating many extended roles. About us We're also proud to be one of the leaders in ophthalmic research and are working with a number of partners. With access to superb facilities including a clinical trials unit which runs commercial and non-commercial trials, there will also be an opportunity to develop your area of special interest. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-FPHSD-04-A Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post. Job description Job responsibilities A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy. Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent overseas qualification Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice Experience Essential Extensive experience as ophthalmic ST1/2 (or equivalent) or higher grade since registration Experience in and participation in departmental audit Experience of working in a busy outpatient, accident and emergency and theatre of Ophthalmology. Desirable Special interest in medical retina Ability to undertake intravitreal injections Skills Essential Able to work unsupervised Able to communicate clearly Able to teach junior staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent overseas qualification Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice Experience Essential Extensive experience as ophthalmic ST1/2 (or equivalent) or higher grade since registration Experience in and participation in departmental audit Experience of working in a busy outpatient, accident and emergency and theatre of Ophthalmology. Desirable Special interest in medical retina Ability to undertake intravitreal injections Skills Essential Able to work unsupervised Able to communicate clearly Able to teach junior staff 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)