Ophthalmology Specialty Doctor — Flexible, On-Call Role

Mid Yorks; Stanley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing services

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Mid Yorks is seeking an ophthalmology physician to join a cross-site rota supporting 24-hour Ophthalmology cover across Wakefield and Dewsbury sites. The role includes outpatient activities, on-call duties, and teaching junior medical staff.

Essentials include GMC registration, FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent, and at least four years of hospital service with 2 years in Ophthalmology. The post emphasises clinical governance and service improvement within the Trust.

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 junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum of 2 years experience in Ophthalmology.
• Wide experience in management of Ophthalmology patients in outpatients, Lasers and theatre.
• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• 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 specialities as appropriate
• Participate fully in the Ophthalmology out-of-hours on-call service in accordance with the requirements of the post and agreed job plan.
• Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients
• 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
• The post holder will participate in the 1:8 on-call rota, attracting an allocation of 1.5 PAs in accordance with the agreed job plan.

Job description

Mid Yorks is seeking an ophthalmology physician to join a cross-site rota supporting 24-hour Ophthalmology cover across Wakefield and Dewsbury sites. The role includes outpatient activities, on-call duties, and teaching junior medical staff.

Essentials include GMC registration, FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent, and at least four years of hospital service with 2 years in Ophthalmology. The post emphasises clinical governance and service improvement within the Trust.