Glaucoma Ophthalmology Consultant — Flexible, Multi‑Site

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Stanley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days leave

Health & wellbeing services

Cycle to work

Car lease scheme

Flexible working

Diversity networks

Job summary

Mid Yorks NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking a substantive ophthalmologist for a full-time post (10 PA), based at the Eye Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, with duties across Dewsbury and Pontefract sites. The role includes glaucoma care, outpatient clinics and day-case surgery, plus on-call duties.

The successful candidate will have GMC registration, inclusion on the Specialist Register and FRCOphth/FRCS, and will work in a collaborative Eye Department supported by optometrists, nurses and allied

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register.
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Wide experience in management of glaucoma patients in outpatients, lasers and theatre.

Responsibilities

• Support general ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in glaucoma.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
• Urgent and emergency care duties including out-of-hours on-call.
• On-call duties shared on a 1:8.5 rota.
• Adhere to working time regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

GMC Registration

Specialist Register (GMC)

Glaucoma management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree

FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

Mid Yorks NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking a substantive ophthalmologist for a full-time post (10 PA), based at the Eye Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, with duties across Dewsbury and Pontefract sites. The role includes glaucoma care, outpatient clinics and day-case surgery, plus on-call duties.

The successful candidate will have GMC registration, inclusion on the Specialist Register and FRCOphth/FRCS, and will work in a collaborative Eye Department supported by optometrists, nurses and allied