Consultant Ophthalmologist SI in Medical Retina

Main area Ophthalmology Grade YM72 Contract Permanent: 8 PAs Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week (On call - 1 in 10 - see JD) Job
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Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site BTHFT Town Bradford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/09/2026 23:59

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant colleague to the department of Ophthalmology which sits within the Digestive diseases and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU). This is a 0.80 PA (8 sessions per week) post.

The post holder will be expected to have a broad experience of the specialty, particularly Medical Retina. A complimentary sub-specialism in uveitis and/or neuro ophthalmology would be welcomed but not essential.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of application, fit to practice and able to demonstrate that they have the required broad-based training, experience and knowledge for the post.

Please note the interview will be conducted face to face and no offer of virtual interview.

This post covers all aspects of a Consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities.

The post-holder will be part of a team of Ophthalmology Consultants

The post-holder will be expected to provide a range of Ophthalmology Services but specialise in Medical Retina

The post-holder will attend the Ophthalmology clinical governance and business meetings.

A commitment to the Trust’s clinical governance and risk strategy is mandatory.

Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

For further details, please see attached job description and person specification.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the department.

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training / sub specialist clinical experience in Medical Retina.

• MBChB or equivalent / MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent / Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) or equivalent / CCT or within 6 months of AAC date / On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

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.