Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-discipline ophthalmology team, working in close collaboration with supportive colleagues.



The appointee will have a principle interest in Cataract. Participation on the on call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.



You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in ophthalmic surgery and patient management.

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.



We are open to full-time, part-time applications; We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience.

If you are not in the local area, we do also offer a generous relocation package.



Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions



To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of ophthalmology patients.



Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, postgraduates and other healthcare personnel.



To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.



To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education/professional and service development (CME/CPD)



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.



The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.



The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Program's appropriate to the role.



To be able to provide support in the emergency eye department.



To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.



To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.



To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.



Our Ophthalmology services are provided over four sites, York, Scarborough, Malton and Bridlington.



To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.



To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients on the on call rota



To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.



To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes. To actively participate in audit.



To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.



To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department.



To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents are reported in a timely manner.



To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.



To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.



To support allied health professionals in their development and teaching.



To Support the Nursing team in development and training.