Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Doncaster is looking for a motivated Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will join a busy department and work with clinical teams to innovate and improve service delivery. You will have the opportunity to develop your sub-specialty interests while caring for patients. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £61,542 to £99,216 per annum along with comprehensive benefits like NHS Pension and generous holidays.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Must have eligibility for full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in Ophthalmology.
• Knowledge of audit principles and research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Work with clinical team on Ophthalmology Service delivery.
• Continuing responsibility for patient care.
• Support in developing sub-specialty interests.

Skills

Clinical experience in Ophthalmology

Ability to make clinical decisions

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge

Teaching and training experience

Education

MBchB/MBBS or equivalent

Completed four years of postgraduate training

Job description

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £61,542 - £99,216 Per Annum Pro Rota Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Specialty Doctor within Ophthalmology. This is an important post within the department and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.

This is a new post and the post-holder will continue to further develop the hospital’s Ophthalmology Service.

You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The post will provide an opportunity to improve and develop our already established Ophthalmology service.

The service is provided across 3 sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Successful applicant will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and delivery within the Ophthalmology Service. Key partners will be the Trust A&E Departments, Optometrists, GP’s Nurses and Managers in the Integrated Care Board.

The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible site working within the same day would be avoided. Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.

Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

The successful candidate will be supported in developing their sub-specialty interest. He/she will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and work closely with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the department.

Working for our organisation

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
• Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
• Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS

Teaching and training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.

While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.
3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mrinal Anand Job title Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01302 644291 Additional information

For general information please contact the Medical HR Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on 01302 642585 or email [e-mail].

To arrange a visit please contact:

Mr. Mrinal Anand, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT

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Mrs Kerry Allen, Head and Neck Business Manager

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5LT

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