Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cataract

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their ophthalmology team, focusing primarily on Cataract. The role involves managing patients, teaching junior staff, and participating in clinical governance. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment, competitive pay, and a flexible work-life balance, with opportunities for part-time applications. Additional benefits include NHS Pension, generous leave, and relocation packages for non-local candidates.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Requires medical qualification registered with the GMC.
• Must have NHS experience and GMC registration.
• Teaching capabilities for junior staff and students essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in ophthalmic conditions.
• Manage day-to-day ophthalmology patients in partnership with colleagues.
• Participate in departmental governance and audits.

Skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Ability to teach clinical skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Medical qualification registered with the GMC

Specialist Register or relevant CCT/CESR(CP)

Substantive NHS experience

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cataract

The closing date is 05 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues.

The appointee will have a principal interest in Cataract. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.

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. We also recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance – we are flexible to help you fit your working life around your home life.

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

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
• Day‑to‑day management of ophthalmology patients in partnership with colleagues
• Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel
• Active participation in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• Ensuring participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• 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.

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.
• Provide support in the emergency eye department.
• Serve as a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
• Provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
• Provide services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
• Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites: York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and clinics.
• Provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on‑call rota.
• Ensure provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
• Ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place; actively participate in audit.
• Provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• Work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents are reported in a timely manner.
• Participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• Undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
• Support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.
• Support the Nursing team in development and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

• Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC.
• Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council.
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements.
• Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Substantive NHS experience.

Governance and audit

• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
• Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service.

Effective Teamwork

• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
• Ability to organise and manage departmental targets.
• Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role.
• Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives.
• Co‑operates with colleagues from all disciplines.

Communication

• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
• Communicates and relates to others effectively.
• Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop.
• Seeks new and better ways to do things.

Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way.

Decision making

• Can be reflective rather than reactive.
• Can seek appropriate information and support.
• Is positive and well‑motivated.
• Takes responsibility for delivering results.

Patient centric care

• Adheres to high ethical standards.
• Personal time management skills.
• Contributes to improving patient’s experience.
• Involves patients in decisions about their care.

Additional

• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites.
• Understands the wider organisation and values efficient use of resources.

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust