Specialist Doctor in Ophthalmology
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit a full-time doctor to take up a Specialist role under 2021 contract terms in Ophthalmology. The main base is Chesterfield Ro...
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Possession of Post-Graduate qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. FRCOpth or parts thereof
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
Desirable
- Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest or willingness to develop sub-speciality interest in post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 years' medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should be in Ophthalmology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (or equivalent including overseas service).
Desirable
- Experience of performing Glaucoma surgery techniques
- Management experience or attendance at courses for senior mid-level practitioners.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists.
Desirable
- Cataract surgery skills sufficient to support safe independent UK surgical practice.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Special Interest aligned with departmental operational requirements.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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