# Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/213e6a91-c4c0-4080-8745-2b6f8777b931 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/213e6a91-c4c0-4080-8745-2b6f8777b931.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus tier 1 non-resident on call and ward round rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T08:30:47.964Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Huddersfield/Calderdale_Huddersfield_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8241634 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241634?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Come and join our forward thinking and supportive Ophthalmology team. We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing Specialty Doctor with independent out-patient clinic practice with experience in General Ophthalmology, Medical Retina and Emergency sub-specialties. Other sub speciality interest would be considered which would be discussed upon interview / appointment based upon experience and service need. The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, ACPs, Orthoptists and Optometrists) to support their development within extended roles. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for an individual with specialist experience to provide new and follow-up out-patient clinics, primarily across Medical Retina and Emergency eye care. Depending on experience other sub-specialty clinics may be available depending on service need. The post holder will be part of the emergency eye clinic team undertaking outpatient clinics along with triage from primary care and internal ED departments across site. There is also the expectation to join the tier 1 non-resident on-call rota and support ward rounds. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities It is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team comprising 22 Consultants, 10 Specialty and Trust Grade Doctors, 4 Specialty trainees, 2 qualified ACPs, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 10 Orthoptists, 5 Optometrists and a substantial team of Ophthalmic Nurses, technicians and healthcare assistants. Please see the attached job description included within the advert. The department also supports requests to undertake research studies and internal audit as required. The department also benefits from a team of Failsafe Co-ordinators and secretarial support, along with a supportive senior management team within the Head and Neck Directorate. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### General **Essential** - Eligibility to work in the UK - Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum of 3 years Ophthalmic Post-Graduate experience with completion of Foundation Training - Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise - MRCS or equivalent **Desirable** - Relevant higher degree ### Audit and Research **Desirable** - Critical Appraisal Skills - Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects - Evidence of knowledge of research methodology ### Teaching and training **Essential** - Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. **Desirable** - Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications - Training in clinical and educational supervision - Attendance at a teaching course - Formal qualification in teaching/education ### Experience and Achievements **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate a varied level of sub-specialty clinical experience and competence in aspects of Ophthalmology - Evidence of experience and training in assessing and treating patients in General Ophthalmology / emergency eye care clinics and on-call settings - Evidence of experience in planning and / or managing Ophthalmic patients within other sub-specialties **Desirable** - Evidence of experience and training in assessing and treating Medical retina cases and / or sub – specialty specific cases - Experience of undertaking IVI macular injections - Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty - Understanding current issues within the wider NHS - Attendance at a recognised management course - Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions ### Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment **Essential** - Good communication and empathy skills with patients - Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service - Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload - Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis - Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff - Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff - Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare ### Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities **Desirable** - Evidence of continual learning and development - Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others - Evidence of innovation - Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser - Ability to touch type ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 644.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552586) - [trust information (pdf, 813.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552588) - [person specification (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552587) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.