Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology to a full time, permanent post.

The post will appeal to appropriately trained surgeons with a proven interest in Ophthalmology. The appointee will have the enthusiasm to work alongside the existing Ophthalmic surgeons to ensure the smooth delivery of an enhanced service, capable of meeting all targets. The post will include regular work in outpatient clinics, , operating theatre lists, multi-disciplinary team meetings amongst other clinical activity when required.

Main duties of the job

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4362-07-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Shall have served for a minimum of 6 years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades.
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Desirable

  • Training in sub-specialist area of practice.
  • Broad clinical experience in Ophthalmology.

Research/ Audit/ Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
  • Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
  • Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Training the Trainers.

Desirable

  • Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
  • Ability to organise and present audit.
  • Appraisal training.
  • Experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Completion of Education Supervisor training.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Fellowship/Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent; and/or a higher degree.

Desirable

  • Relevant Higher Degree.

Management

Essential

  • Understanding of current NHS issues.
  • Efficient management of resources.
  • Organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Management experience.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Shall have served for a minimum of 6 years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades.
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Desirable

  • Training in sub-specialist area of practice.
  • Broad clinical experience in Ophthalmology.

Research/ Audit/ Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
  • Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
  • Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Training the Trainers.

Desirable

  • Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
  • Ability to organise and present audit.
  • Appraisal training.
  • Experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Completion of Education Supervisor training.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Fellowship/Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent; and/or a higher degree.

Desirable

  • Relevant Higher Degree.

Management

Essential

  • Understanding of current NHS issues.
  • Efficient management of resources.
  • Organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Management experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Anne Marie Firan

anne-mariefiran@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4362-07-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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