Job overview

The Royal United Hospital in the beautiful city of Bath is looking for an Ophthalmologist pending the appointment of a substantive post. We are a friendly, busy team who would welcome a new colleague. The department is purpose build and well equipped. We are looking for someone who can work independently, is ready to learn how our department works but will be supported by an experienced team of colleagues.    We are looking for a colleague with a special interest in glaucoma , although other special interests to complement the department would be considered. 

Applicants must be registered with the GMC.

Bath is a world heritage site, a wonderful place to live and is a perfect base from to explore the UK and Europe. The schools are excellent, if you have children, and there are so many opportunities to for outdoor sports, travel and cultural interests.

The post is available from January 2025. If you are interested please contact Miss Freia McGregor on [email protected] or call 01225824479 to discuss.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be experienced Ophthalmologists who are able to work independently with the support of the team around them available as needed. They should be able to manage patients commensurate with their experience and special interest.

The post holder will be expected to do their share of general ophthalmology along as well as doing clinics in their area of interest. 

The post will involve clinical work (face-to-face and virtual) and lasers, along with other general ophthalmology cover required e.g. casualty clinic.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.