Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Medical Retina

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster seeks a Consultant in Ophthalmology with a special interest in Medical Retina. You will join a dedicated team, providing expert clinical services and engaging in teaching. Competitive salary between £109,725 to £145,478 annually, with opportunities for flexible working. Ideal candidates will have FRCOphth or equivalent and experience as an independent cataract surgeon.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC for Ophthalmology.
• Ability to supervise trainees in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Ophthalmology clinical services.
• Engage in teaching and training of postgraduate doctors.
• Participate in a strong training culture with regular teaching.

Skills

High level of clinical experience

Independent cataract surgeon

Expert clinical opinions

Leadership across professions

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

Completion of 12-month RCOphth recognized clinical fellowship

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Consultant in Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Medical Retina

The closing date is 02 October 2025

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 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.

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, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,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.

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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are 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 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 prior to 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

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
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Wide based experience in Ophthalmology

Teaching and training

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

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearpro rota per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7416452

Job locations

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust