Consultant Ophthalmologist with SI in Medical Retina: Sponsorship Available

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completing an approved period of training / sub specialist clinical experience in Medical Retina.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

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