Consultant in Ophthalmology (interest in Glaucoma)

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology with an interest in glaucoma. The role is Full Time (10 PA) and based primarily at the Eye Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, with services at Dewsbury and Pontefract.

Travel between sites may be required and is reflected in the job plan. The department has support from optometrists, orthoptists, specialist nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers, with secretarial support and IT facilities in the Eye Centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide General Ophthalmology with a glaucoma subspecialty.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and day-case surgery.
• Work across Wakefield, Dewsbury and Pontefract hospital sites.
• Participate in urgent and emergency on-call duties.

Job description

Consultant in Ophthalmology (interest in Glaucoma)

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 and if they must travel between sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation with IT support in the Eye Centre. The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include:Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in GlaucomaDelivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgeryDelivery of Outpatient clinics and day case surgeryWorkload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face-to-Face clinic and 24 patients in a Virtual clinic. Cataract theatres have 7 cases with a trainee with a case- mix for glaucoma surgery (numbers can be decided based on case-complexity/procedure). There is no inpatient beds dedicated to Ophthalmology hence no inpatient work is expected except for emergency procedures carried out, whilst on call.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 workingOn-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 rota, currently assessed as 0.88 PA (category A).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. Any extra departmental roles will carry additional SPA.Any activity undertaken above the contracted hours, shall be paid as additional sessions or as time off in lieu as agreed at job planning.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one 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.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

About the role

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 and if they must travel between sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation with IT support 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 Glaucoma
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
• Delivery of Outpatient clinics and day case surgery
• Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face-to-Face clinic and 24 patients in a Virtual clinic. Cataract theatres have 7 cases with a trainee with a case- mix for glaucoma surgery (numbers can be decided based on case-complexity/procedure).
• Urgent and