Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cataract

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled ophthalmologist to manage patients while teaching and training junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including NHS Pension, flexible work arrangements, and generous holiday entitlement. Applicants can choose full-time or part-time options and are provided with relocation support if necessary. Join our dedicated team that prioritizes clinical excellence and personal development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic surgery and patient management is essential.
• Ability to teach and train junior staff and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in managing ophthalmic patients.
• Share day-to-day management responsibilities with colleagues.
• Participate in Clinical Governance and audit.
• Engage in continuous medical education and professional development.

Job description

Responsibilities

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions. Share responsibility with colleagues for day‑to‑day management of ophthalmology patients. Teach and train junior staff, medical students, postgraduates, and other healthcare personnel. Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Ensure active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD).

About the role

You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in ophthalmic surgery and patient management. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits and a healthy work‑life balance with flexible arrangements.

Working patterns & compensation

We are open to full‑time, part‑time applications. We offer a competitive salary depending on experience. If you are not in the local area, we also offer a generous relocation package.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.