Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Mid Yorks; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Yorks NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for Ophthalmology posts across Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury. The job involves providing patient care within Ophthalmology, participation in the 1:8 on-call rota, and involvement in teaching, audits, and governance.

Clinics and duties vary with service needs and include cross-site collaboration. The posts may encompass full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements, with a focus on delivering high-quality eye care across three

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the Ophthalmology service.
• Refer patients to other specialties as appropriate.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service as required and per job plan.
• Attend outpatient clinics as needed by patient demand.
• Be involved in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
• Carry out relevant administrative duties.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and others.
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and service improvement activities.
• Participate in a 1:8 on-call rota with 1.5 PAs per week as agreed.

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements. The final job plan, including DCC and SPA Programmed Activities (PAs), will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, subject to service and operational requirements. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites. From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site middle grade rota which supports provision of 24 hour Ophthalmology cover., The main duties of the post will include: 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. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.