Job overview

The Royal United Hospital in the beautiful city of Bath is looking for an Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. We are a friendly, busy team who is looking to welcome a new colleague to be part of the team.

This is a part time Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology post. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a dynamic team. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is an experienced Ophthalmologist who is able to work independently, is ready to learn how our department works but will be supported by an experienced team of colleagues.  The department is purpose built and well equipped. 

You should be able to manage patients commensurate with your experience and special interest.

Special interest in glaucoma, although other special interests to complement the department would be considered.

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 wellbeing, 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 wellbeing. 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.