Consultant Ophthalmologist - Yorkshire Region

Triple West Medical; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist for a substantive position within an NHS Trust in Yorkshire. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive eye care to a patient population of approximately 800,000, supported by a team of over 7,000 staff. Candidates must possess relevant GMC registration and specialist qualifications, as well as demonstrate significant experience in clinical settings. This position offers the opportunity to enhance emergency eye care services and contribute to postgraduate education.

Benefits

Referral scheme of up to £1,500 for successful placements

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate independent clinical experience at Consultant level.
• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.
• Evidence of subspecialist experience in emergency eye care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise clinical trials for eye care.
• Teach basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Supervise postgraduate research activities.

Skills

Independent clinical experience

Knowledge and skill in Ophthalmology

Emergency eye care

Supervision of postgraduate research

Teaching clinical skills

Running clinical trials

Education

Current GMC full registration & licence to practise

FRCOphth

Entry on GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Yorkshire Region

Triple West Medical have been appointed by a NHS Trust based in the Yorkshire area to help recruit a Consultant Ophthalmologist for a substantive basis with any specialist interests considered.

The NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around the area with over 7,000 staff.

Requirements

- Current GMC full registration & licence to practise, FRCOphth & entry on GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of CCT date or expected Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR) approval, at the time of interview (evidence of PP submission will be required at time of CV submission)
- Ability to demonstrate independent clinical experience, knowledge and skill in Ophthalmology at Consultant level
- Evidence of subspecialist clinical experience and skills in emergency eye care
- 10 PAs (additional 2 PAs available)
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience in running and delivering clinical trials

If this Consultant Ophthalmologist vacancy is of interest to you please apply below and we will arrange a discussion.

We have a number of other Consultant Ophthalmologist vacancies across the country. If you would like to know more details about any other Consultant Ophthalmologist vacancies then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Also, should you know or able to refer any Consultant Ophthalmologist looking for work in the near future, please feel free to share our details and benefit from our referral scheme of up to £1,500 for a successful placement* T&C Apply.