Consultant Ophthalmologist - Cataract | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a strong interest in cataract surgery to join their multi-discipline team. The role includes maintaining high clinical standards, teaching junior staff, and providing ophthalmic services across multiple sites. The organization offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work-life balance. Interested candidates should apply before January 5, 2026.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cataract surgery.
• Experience in managing ophthalmic conditions.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards in patient management.
• Participate in teaching junior staff.
• Provide consultant services at multiple sites.

Skills

Ophthalmic surgery

Patient management

Clinical governance

Teaching and training

Job description

Overview

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

The appointee will have a principle 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 – so we always try to be flexible, helping 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 do also offer a generous relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
• Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of ophthalmology patients.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel.
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Responsible for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD).
• Maintain your continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate; attend annual appraisal and mandatory training as stipulated.
• Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programme(s) appropriate to the role.
• Provide support in the emergency eye department and be a point of escalation when senior consultant advice is required.
• Provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, including outpatient clinics and procedure lists.
• Deliver services across four sites: York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and clinics.
• Provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota.
• Ensure good standards of practice and care as described in GMC Guidance; report bad practice.
• Ensure clinical practice is effective, efficient and appropriately monitored; participate in audit.
• Provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients and proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• Work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver departmental objectives.
• Report critical clinical incidents 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.

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.
• NHSCAR 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.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.