Job Title: Consultant in Ophthalmology
Agency: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmology Consultant to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplinary ophthalmic team, Medical Retina.

Applicants will be expected to have broad general Ophthalmology experience with a proven track record of cataract surgery.

You will be a highly valued member of the team, bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department.

The appointee will be an addition to the team of 8 Consultants currently in Post. Following this recruitment drive, we expect the Consultant Team to be 10.

The service is provided across 3 sites: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible, split-site working within the same day would be avoided. Most consultants would work at Doncaster and any one of the other 2 sites.
• Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
• The service has an on-call rota. The Consultants are 2nd on call. On-call is classed as Category A and is currently a 1:8 rota, which attracts a 5% on-call availability supplement. It is expected to be 1 in 9 when the current phase of recruitment is complete.
• The SAS grade has 7 doctors consisting of one Associate Specialist and 6 specialty doctors.
• In addition, we have 2 specialty trainees (ST4-7) from South Yorkshire Deanery. The SAS doctors and Trainees provide the first on call cover at 1:9 rota currently.
• The service is committed to a strong training culture. Specialty Doctors rotate through a firm-based timetable and have protected theatre sessions. There is regular Consultant-led teaching on a Friday afternoon for which SPA time is allotted.
• Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• You must be on the specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required before commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
• You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship, ASTO, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest
• Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Must be able to operate as an independent cataract surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Ophthalmology
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS

Desirable

• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Wide-based experience in Ophthalmology
• Must be able to provide a cataract audit from the last two years
• Ability to do ROP screening would be desirable.

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Closing Date: 16 October 2026

How to Apply;

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