Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of completing an approved period of training / sub specialist clinical experience in Medical Retina.
- Qualifications
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
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please see attached job description and person specification.
Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the department.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with SI in Medical Retina with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: 8 PAs. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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