Consultant in Ophthalmology (Interest in Acute Eye Service)

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a focus on Acute Eye Service. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work across multiple hospital sites, providing essential outpatient and surgical services. The ideal candidate will have a recognized medical degree, GMC registration, and a fellowship in Acute Eye Service. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care, where your contributions will directly impact service development and patient outcomes. This role not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant difference in the community's healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Supporting general ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest.
• Delivering outpatient clinics and managing patient workload.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Service development contributions

Education

Medical degree from a recognized medical school

FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Fellowship in Acute Eye Service

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Consultant in Ophthalmology (Interest in Acute Eye Service), Wakefield

Client:

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

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

The role will be primarily based at the Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, with services also provided at Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most staff work across two sites, and travel between sites during the day is reflected in the job plan. The department offers secretarial support, office accommodation, and IT facilities in the Eye Centre, supported by optometrists, orthoptists, specialist nurses, and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

Main duties include:

• Supporting General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Acute Eye Service or other relevant subspecialty.
• Delivering outpatient clinics and day case surgeries.
• Managing workload, including approximately 12 face-to-face patients, 24 virtual clinic patients, and about 7 cataract cases in theatre.
• Participating in urgent and emergency care duties, including out-of-hours on-call schedules, with adherence to working time regulations for safe working.
• Sharing on-call duties with 8 colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, assessed as 0.89 PA.
• Engaging in 1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities, with an additional 0.5 PA for roles like service lead, including teaching or leadership responsibilities.

About us:

We serve over a million people across Wakefield and Kirklees, providing care in homes, community settings, and across three hospital sites. We are committed to excellence, innovation, research, and workforce development, guided by our core values of caring, improving, respect, and high standards. We promote diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, ensuring fair treatment through policies and staff networks. Join us to make a difference in patient care and service development.

Job responsibilities:

The post is full-time (10 PA), with consideration for part-time applications. The role is mainly based at Pinderfields Hospital but involves travel to other sites. Department support includes secretarial and IT facilities, with a team of optometrists, orthoptists, and specialist nurses. Key duties involve supporting general ophthalmology, outpatient and surgical services, managing patient load, participating in emergency and out-of-hours duties, and engaging in professional activities like teaching and leadership roles.

Person Specification:

GMC Registration:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
• Fellowship in Acute Eye Service
• Academic prizes, audit or case presentations, teaching qualifications/awards

Additional qualities include analytical problem-solving, good time management, organizational skills, service development contributions, awareness of UK healthcare policies, and experience managing acute eye patients, with specific educational interests or project work.