About the role 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.
Main duties
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.
Essential person specification requirements
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.
For further information please contact in the first instance Mr N Dhingra, Consultant on telephone: **************.
Be part of MY team
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.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Our benefits
Access to the NHS pension plan
Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
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📌 Specialty Doctor In Ophthalmology (South Australia)
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