Consultant in Ophthalmology

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology to join their innovative Eye Centre team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care, support outpatient clinics and day case surgery, focusing on General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis. This full-time role offers a competitive salary in a modern environment dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in management of Medical Retina and Uveitis patients.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with subspecialty interest.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
• Urgent and Emergency Care duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The Ophthalmology team is based at our new Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield and provide specialist care and investigations with services also delivered via our Dewsbury, Pontefract sites and CDC site.

Our excellent team of dedicated Doctors, Nurses, Opticians, Orthoptists and other support staff provide a wide range of eye care services to children and adults. Our aim is to provide the best possible eye care in a modern environment which is well equipped, modern and efficient.

We are looking for a motivated individual who will support the strategic direction of the service, through the provision of safe, effective and high quality care. The successful candidate will work as part of an innovative team, building and shaping services for the future.

Were proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery. The workload is in Clinic see about 12 to 14 patients per clinic, Virtual clinic 24 patients per clinic and Theatre 7 cases.

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 Rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles like Research lead

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2489MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery. The workload is in Clinic see about 12 to 14 patients per clinic, Virtual clinic 24 patients per clinic and Theatre 7 cases.

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 Rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles like Research lead

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

The main duties of the post will include:

Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis

Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery. The workload is in Clinic see about 12 to 14 patients per clinic, Virtual clinic 24 patients per clinic and Theatre 7 cases.

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 Rota, currently assessed as 0.89 PA.

1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service with additional 0.5 PA for extra roles like Lead for service etc.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles like Research lead

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis or experience of working in these subspecialties
• Academic Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification / awards

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of personal contributions to service development
• Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy

Experience Essential

• Wide experience in management of Medical Retina and Uveitis patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.

Desirable

• Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Medical Retina and Uveitis
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis or experience of working in these subspecialties
• Academic Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification / awards

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of personal contributions to service development
• Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy

Experience Essential

• Wide experience in management of Medical Retina and Uveitis patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.

Desirable

• Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience in Medical Retina and Uveitis
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)