Job Summary
Join to apply for the Specialist Doctor – Ophthalmology role at NHS. You will work as part of the Ophthalmology Department Team to provide a high‑quality ophthalmology service that aims to provide excellent patient care. This post is based at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (Westmorland General Hospital).
Location & Working Pattern
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Salary
£100,870 to £111,441 per year
Responsibilities
* Provide a high‑quality ophthalmology service, delivering excellent patient care.
* Support the specialist in the department.
* Cover 5‑hour Saturday and Sunday emergency clinics on a 1:9 rota with senior decision makers at consultant level.
* Participate in a 1:9 or on‑call rota.
About the Hospital
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – along with community premises such as Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and RLI offer full emergency departments and consultant‑led services; WGH provides outpatient, diagnostic, therapy, day‑case and inpatient surgery. Local outreach services and diagnostics are also available across the Morecambe Bay area.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
* Medical Degree from a recognised university.
* FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification.
* Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
Desirable
* Higher Degree.
* Specialist Registration.
* Working towards a CESR.
Experience
* Minimum of 12 years of medical work since obtaining a primary qualification, with at least 6 years in Ophthalmology (Specialty Doctor or closed SAS grades).
* Equivalent experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades, including overseas, accepted.
Desirable Experience
* Independent practice in Ophthalmology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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