Specialty doctor in ophthalmology -special interest in paediatrics

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Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology - Special interest in Paediatrics

The closing date is 30 June 2026

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Specialty Doctor within Ophthalmology with a Special Interest in Paediatrics. This is an important post within the department and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.

This is a new post and the post-holder will continue to further develop the hospital's Paediatric Service.

You will be a highly valued member of the team bringing your expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. The post will provide an opportunity to improve and develop our already established Paediatric Service within Ophthalmology.

The service is provided across 3 sites: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough and Bassetlaw Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work innovatively with our clinical team and a range of partners to research, design and deliver the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service. Key partners will be the Trust A&E Departments, Optometrists, GP nurses and managers in the Integrated Care Board.

The Ophthalmology service has departments and theatres at three Trust sites (Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough), but whenever possible split site working within the same day would be avoided. Your individual job plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.

Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

The successful candidate will be supported in developing their sub‑specialty interest in Paediatrics. He/she will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and work closely with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the department.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
• MRCOphth Part 3 or equivalent
• Completed at least four years' full‑time postgraduate training (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
• Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a Licence to Practise

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Minimum 12 months experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology to be essential
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Minimum 12 months NHS experience within Ophthalmology

Teaching and training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
• Critical appraisal skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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.