Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology at Rotherham NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor for the post of speciality doctor within a well-established Ophthalmology service.
As a Specialty Doctor in our dynamic Ophthalmology department, you will contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team providing care across subspecialties including cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastics, medical retina, corneal, and paediatric ophthalmology. With over 44,000 outpatient attendances annually and a modern surgical suite, we pride ourselves on achieving outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks.
We are proud to support staff in developing their subspecialty interests and career aspirations, providing the time, mentorship, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include general, specialist clinics, cataract clinics, eye casualty and theatre sessions, on call duties
Join a forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive team of 7 Consultants and 4 Specialty Doctors. Operate in a modern clinical environment. Benefit from an educationally vibrant workplace with weekly training sessions, robust CPD support, and active involvement in teaching and research. Collaborate with skilled specialist nurses, AHPs, and technical teams across a well-integrated Ophthalmology service. Enjoy opportunities to lead on service development, quality improvement and clinical governance.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department for an informal tour and discussion.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The department consists of 7 consultants and 4 Speciality Doctors. There are 2 trainees rotating through training posts. There are four specialist nurses practising in advanced roles such as cataract clinics, post-operative cataracts and glaucoma clinics. We have AHPs working in Orthoptist roles. The department is also supported by an eye clinic liaison officer and a medical photography team.
The department sees 44,000 patients in an outpatient capacity each year and we have clinics in oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal sub-specialty areas. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed.
The Post
The majority of our outpatient clinics take place at the modern Rotherham Community Health Centre in Rotherham town centre.
Surgical work predominantly takes place in the theatre suite at the main Rotherham Hospital site. More than 90 percent of our surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic as day surgery cases and the department is well supported by the day surgery unit.
Cataract, glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, squint surgery, corneal grafts, oculoplastic surgery and other ocular operations are undertaken. The success rates of cataract surgery undertaken at the Trust are higher than the national rates and the complication rates of surgery are a lot less than the national ones. We are a modern department with state-of-the-art surgical equipment.
The department is supported by Service Manager - Mr Mike Flint and Matron - Tracy Goldstone.
Departmental educational, governance and clinical business meetings occur monthly. The weekly educational programme is inclusive and robust and supports strong team working. Nominated educational supervisors support trainees within the department, with the oversight of the College Tutor.
The post is based at Rotherham Community Health Centre, which is part of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultants in outpatients and operating theatres at Rotherham Community Health Centre, and Rotherham General Hospital. Elective and Non Elective in-patient services are provided at Rotherham General Hospitals. When on-call for emergencies out of normal working hours been resident on site at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is not mandatory but must be on site within 15 minutes.
The post holder is encouraged to carry out Clinical Audit and potentially research activities as an inherent part of normal clinical duties. There are opportunities to provide teaching and training roles within Yorkshire and Humber Deanery for Postgraduates. There are also opportunities to develop BMS staff towards Advanced Practitioner roles.
It will be a requirement of the post to maintain CPD activity (supported by funded study leave) to achieve Royal College compliance with the CPD programme.
The on call commitment will be 1:5
The new appointee will take on the responsibility and development of specialities/multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to their interests, and subject to the needs of the Department in negotiation with the Head of Department. The Department is keen to support any key interests that a Specialty Doctor may have and encourages personal and departmental development to support the service.
There are opportunities for the successful applicant to participate in other areas if the service has an input to its development.
To participate in the effective running of the department, contributing to an equitable share of workload and facilities. To engage in the efficient use of staff and resources for the development of the service in support of changing needs of patients and clinical users within the trust and the network and in the context of the Trust Quality Improvement programme.
To maintain a close working relationship with the other Specialty Doctor and Consultant Ophthalmologists and the technical and scientific staff within the Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The department consists of 7 consultants and 4 Speciality Doctors. There are 2 trainees rotating through training posts. There are four specialist nurses practising in advanced roles such as cataract clinics, post-operative cataracts and glaucoma clinics. We have AHPs working in Orthoptist roles. The department is also supported by an eye clinic liaison officer and a medical photography team.
The department sees 44,000 patients in an outpatient capacity each year and we have clinics in oculoplastic, paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, and corneal sub-specialty areas. A sub specialty interest to complement the existing subspecialties is welcomed.
The Post
The majority of our outpatient clinics take place at the modern Rotherham Community Health Centre in Rotherham town centre.
Surgical work predominantly takes place in the theatre suite at the main Rotherham Hospital site. More than 90 percent of our surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic as day surgery cases and the department is well supported by the day surgery unit.
Cataract, glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, squint surgery, corneal grafts, oculoplastic surgery and other ocular operations are undertaken. The success rates of cataract surgery undertaken at the Trust are higher than the national rates and the complication rates of surgery are a lot less than the national ones. We are a modern department with state-of-the-art surgical equipment.
The department is supported by Service Manager - Mr Mike Flint and Matron - Tracy Goldstone.
Departmental educational, governance and clinical business meetings occur monthly. The weekly educational programme is inclusive and robust and supports strong team working. Nominated educational supervisors support trainees within the department, with the oversight of the College Tutor.
The post is based at Rotherham Community Health Centre, which is part of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultants in outpatients and operating theatres at Rotherham Community Health Centre, and Rotherham General Hospital. Elective and Non Elective in-patient services are provided at Rotherham General Hospitals. When on-call for emergencies out of normal working hours been resident on site at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is not mandatory but must be on site within 15 minutes.
The post holder is encouraged to carry out Clinical Audit and potentially research activities as an inherent part of normal clinical duties. There are opportunities to provide teaching and training roles within Yorkshire and Humber Deanery for Postgraduates. There are also opportunities to develop BMS staff towards Advanced Practitioner roles.
It will be a requirement of the post to maintain CPD activity (supported by funded study leave) to achieve Royal College compliance with the CPD programme.
The on call commitment will be 1:5
The new appointee will take on the responsibility and development of specialities/multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to their interests, and subject to the needs of the Department in negotiation with the Head of Department. The Department is keen to support any key interests that a Specialty Doctor may have and encourages personal and departmental development to support the service.
There are opportunities for the successful applicant to participate in other areas if the service has an input to its development.
To participate in the effective running of the department, contributing to an equitable share of workload and facilities. To engage in the efficient use of staff and resources for the development of the service in support of changing needs of patients and clinical users within the trust and the network and in the context of the Trust Quality Improvement programme.
To maintain a close working relationship with the other Specialty Doctor and Consultant Ophthalmologists and the technical and scientific staff within the Department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- FRCOphth qualification or equivalent
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Ability to organise and participate in Training and teaching
- To provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contributions to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and to relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner
- Ability to run clinic sessions without any or remote supervision
Desirable
- Ability to run clinical sessions independently
- Ability to undertake independent cataract and subspecialty theatres, laser and intravitreal injection sessions
- Ability to run laser clinics & theatre sessions without any or remote supervision
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time post-graduate working in a clinical area (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
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- FRCOphth qualification or equivalent
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Ability to organise and participate in Training and teaching
- To provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contributions to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and to relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner
- Ability to run clinic sessions without any or remote supervision
Desirable
- Ability to run clinical sessions independently
- Ability to undertake independent cataract and subspecialty theatres, laser and intravitreal injection sessions
- Ability to run laser clinics & theatre sessions without any or remote supervision
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time post-graduate working in a clinical area (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
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
