Consultant in Ophthalmology (special interest in Glaucoma)

Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated primary
care Ophthalmology Consultant required to cover medical Glaucoma but willing to
cover general Ophthalmology, as required by the department to join our dedicated and professional
multi-disciplined ophthalmic team. You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing
your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The
post will be complementary to the current sub-specialty interests of Medical
Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and
Cornea. The service is supported by Specialist Doctors, Specialty
Doctors, Orthoptists and Specialist Nurses.This is a consultant post at 1.0 WTE including
ad hoc theatre session(s), outpatient clinics, admin and SPA. Part time positions will also be accepted.
This
post does have an on-call requirement: First on call one night a week 5-9pm and
second on call 1:4 Weekends - 9am to 9pm.This is a very exciting time to join the
Ophthalmology Department at Barnsley Hospital as the department has recently
moved to the Alhambra Outpatients Department in the Barnsley town centre. The
Trust plans to significantly invest in the redesign of the service over the
next three years in order to deliver an efficient, patient-centred, one-stop
service in partnership with other local providers.Main duties of the jobYou will work
as part of the Ophthalmology Department and are expected to provide a high-quality
service and ensure excellent patient care.Main
Responsibilities include:(a)
Clinical Services: The appointed clinician
will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the planning,
delivery and improvement of clinical care in Ophthalmology at the Alhambra
Outpatients. Work
closely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high-quality Ophthalmology
service. Advise clinical colleagues
on matters within his/her sphere of experience. Liaise with other Health
Care Organisations, Social Services, General Practitioners, Voluntary Organisations and the Hospice as required.(a)
Training and Education:
Contribute
to the teaching of other grades of staff,
both within and outside the department,
including medical staff,
nurses, paramedical staff
and scientific and technical staff.(c)
Clinical GovernanceThe
post-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to the
quality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts Clinical
Governance arrangements. This will
include:(d)
Management To
contribute towards the achievement of the Trusts corporate objectives and
strategic direction. To
contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in
planning, project or liaison
groups as appropriate.About usBarnsley is a place of real warmth and community
spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great
transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its
weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and
digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and
employability.At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,
ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our
aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our
people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as
compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.We offer a friendly working environment where you
will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and
integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair
treatment to all applicants.For
individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &
care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to
check your eligibility.The cost of
the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by
the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.Please note
we reserve the right to close positions earlyDetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberC Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patientsEvidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experienceAbility to run independent cataract listsExperience of supervision of Ophthalmology traineesDesirableEvidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisionsDemonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met
Personal Skills
EssentialExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well within a teamOrganisational and leadership skillsClinical governance understandingBe caring and diplomaticBasic keyboard skillsAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressuresKnowledge and experience in application of IT in OphthalmologyDesirableTo work effectively as part of the Trust Management StructureShow ability to learn from experienceDemonstrate insight into managing a busy caseloadKnowledge of Openeyes
Qualifications
EssentialFRCOphth or equivalentFull GMC registrationOn the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.DesirableMD or equivalent Higher Degree.Appropriate relevant Fellowship.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.Completion of at least one audit projectDesirableWillingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects
Person Specification

Experience
EssentialAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patientsEvidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experienceAbility to run independent cataract listsExperience of supervision of Ophthalmology traineesDesirableEvidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisionsDemonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met
Personal Skills
EssentialExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well within a teamOrganisational and leadership skillsClinical governance understandingBe caring and diplomaticBasic keyboard skillsAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressuresKnowledge and experience in application of IT in OphthalmologyDesirableTo work effectively as part of the Trust Management StructureShow ability to learn from experienceDemonstrate insight into managing a busy caseloadKnowledge of Openeyes
Qualifications
EssentialFRCOphth or equivalentFull GMC registrationOn the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.DesirableMD or equivalent Higher Degree.Appropriate relevant Fellowship.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.Completion of at least one audit projectDesirableWillingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projectsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPUnited KingdomEmployer's website