Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Glaucoma

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Doncaster is seeking an Ophthalmology Consultant to join its dedicated team. Candidates should have extensive Ophthalmology experience, particularly in cataract surgery, and will engage in teaching opportunities. The role offers a salary between £109,725 to £145,478 per year with various benefits, including NHS pension, and is committed to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology.
• Must operate as an independent cataract surgeon.
• Experience in clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors.

Responsibilities

• Join dedicated multi-disciplined ophthalmic team.
• Provide Ophthalmology services across three hospitals.
• Involve in teaching and training clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical experience in Ophthalmology

Independent cataract surgery

Clinical teaching enthusiasm

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

12-month RCOphth recognised clinical fellowship

Job description

Overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmology Consultant to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplined ophthalmic team with a special interest in Glaucoma. Applicants will be expected to have broad general Ophthalmology experience with a proven track record of cataract surgery. Recruitment incentives in addition to national pay scales can be considered for successful candidates.

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 7 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

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 1:7 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.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, its our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rota

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 272-7088000

Job locations: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Job description and responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Read both documents carefully. If your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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 UK training programme, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment
• 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

• 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

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

Other declarations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address: Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Website: www.dbth.nhs.uk