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Job overview
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Cornea to join our progressive and highly regarded Ophthalmology Directorate. This is a part-time (0.5 WTE), permanent post based predominantly at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with activity across our wider ophthalmology service including the Northern General Eye Centre.
You will join a well-established, forward-thinking corneal service, working alongside experienced consultant colleagues and a skilled multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses, optometrists and allied health professionals.
The Corneal service delivers comprehensive outpatient, procedural and surgical care for patients across Sheffield and the wider region. The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and management of complex corneal conditions, support delivery of specialist clinics and theatre activity, and help shape future service development within a busy teaching hospital environment.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious department with a strong reputation for teamwork, innovation and patient-centred care, while living and working in a city renowned for its quality of life and access to outstanding countryside.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.
They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department.
They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.
Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
For further information, please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Further qualifications in research methods, teaching and/or management
Clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence of subspecialist training in Corneal (TSC or equivalent).
- Corneal surgical experience including related cataract surgery.
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
- Evidence of competence in corneal and anterior segment surgery, including management of corneal pathology and related cataract surgery, with evidence of independent practice.
- Personal log demonstrating competence in corneal and anterior segment surgery, including audited outcomes in corneal procedures and related cataract surgery.
Desirable
- Completion of Corneal Fellowship.
- Evidence of delivering training of small incision cataract surgery.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
- Evidence of past training and on-going CPD as an Educator
- To have the ability to teach to all groups of staff
Desirable
- Advanced Teaching Qualification
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist interest in Corneal& Ocular Surface Disease with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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