Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job SummaryWe are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist – Paediatric / Strabismus Surgeon to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country’s most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments.Main Duties of the JobWe are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice; helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community and primary care. Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to help us develop a ‘whole system’ approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care.The successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part of South West Scotland and West Northumbria.About UsAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our CEO, Trudie Davies, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Karen Dark on karen.dark@ncic.nhs.uk5 Key PrinciplesBeing a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.DetailsDate posted: 26 November 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year PAContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 262-A-25-6957517-CJob locations:Cumberland Infirmary, CarlisleNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYJob ResponsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialFRCOphth or equivalentFull GMC registrationHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interviewInclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)DesirablePost CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialtyExperience and KnowledgeEssentialHigh standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical OphthalmologyClinical GovernanceAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary careAbility to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.DesirableExperience in High Volume Cataract surgeryROP, infant eye screening and examinationManagement and AdministrativeEssentialAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.Ability to cover on callDesirableExperience of audit managementTeachingEssentialExperience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staffAbility to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic careDesirableExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduatesTeaching of non-medical health professionalsEducational QualificationResearch, Audit and Clinical GovernanceEssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journalsCommunication skills and abilitiesEssentialEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patient needsApproachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsTeam loyaltyPositive approach to lessons learntConfident approach without being arrogantDesirableIT Skills / Presentation SkillsContinued Professional / Personal DevelopmentEssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceParticipation in appropriate peer review processesPersonal AttributesEssentialParticipation in on call and emergency cover.DesirableFull UK driving licenceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustCumberland Infirmary, CarlisleNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYhttps://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr