Ophthalmology Specialty Doctor - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Mid Yorks; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension plan

27 days holiday + bank holidays, 5 and

Onsite childcare salary sacrifice

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a highly qualified Ophthalmology physician to provide care across Wakefield and Dewsbury sites, contributing to cross-site rota and 24-hour ophthalmology cover. The role includes in-patient and outpatient activity, teaching, and participation in governance activities.

The post requires full GMC registration, a medical degree, FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent, and a minimum of four years hospital service with two years in Ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Medical Degree from recognised medical school.
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Completed at least four years full time hospital service since first obtaining registration, incl 2 years in Ophthalmology.
• Wide experience in management of Ophthalmology patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

Responsibilities

• Provision of care to patients in the Ophthalmology service.
• Referral of patients to other specialties as appropriate.
• Participate in the Ophthalmology out-of-hours on-call service as required.
• Out-patient activities/clinics depending on patient needs.
• Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
• Involvement in relevant administration duties.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.
• Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.
• Take part in the 1:8 on-call rota (1.5 PAs).

Skills

Full GMC Registration

Eligibility to work in the UK

Time management

Computer literacy

Service development

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a highly qualified Ophthalmology physician to provide care across Wakefield and Dewsbury sites, contributing to cross-site rota and 24-hour ophthalmology cover. The role includes in-patient and outpatient activity, teaching, and participation in governance activities.

The post requires full GMC registration, a medical degree, FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent, and a minimum of four years hospital service with two years in Ophthalmology.