Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
The closing date is 26 February 2026
Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology - 2 posts
40 hours per week, £61,542 - £99,216
Clinical services at the hospital are presently divided into three Clinical Business Units (CBUs).Each CBU is led by a triumvirate consisting of an Associate Director of Operations, Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Director, who are supported by Matrons and Service Managers, together with HR, Finance and Informatics Teams.
The Ophthalmology Service sits within the Surgery CBU and provides acute hospital eye services for the population of Barnsley and surrounding areas.
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.
The department currently consists of three Consultant Ophthalmologists, as listed below with their sub-specialities, a Specialist Doctor and three Specialty Doctors. We have recently recruited to a fourth Consultant Ophthalmologist as well as these posts.
In addition, the department will also be supported by Orthoptists, Nurse Practitioners and Ophthalmic Technicians.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will provide a clinical service in conjunction with your colleagues and under the direction of Consultant Ophthalmologists, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
The post holder will be involved with the examination and treatment of new patients in the department and will also assist in the review clinics. The post holder will also be involved with the management of surgical treatments within Day Surgery and Main Theatre.
A provisional Job Plan will consist of 1-2 Theatre sessions, 5 Clinics, 1 Laser session and 1 Flexi session per week, totalling 8 clinical sessions, leaving 1 PGME session and 1 Admin/Audit session.All sessions are scheduled for a 4 hour duration.
You will be expected to deputise for absent colleagues and in exceptional unforeseen circumstances may have to perform additional duties to ensure the safe running of thedepartment. Where such duties take place outside your normal contracted duties, you will receive either an equivalent off duty period or will be remunerated appropriately.
You will be required to participate in the risk management process and in clinical audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Trust.
You will be required to participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme in conjunction with your Supervising Consultant, to identify training and development needs.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may 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, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
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
We reserve the right to close positions early
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-2858-02-26
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Health On The High Street
Cheapside
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1SB
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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