Job summaryThis is a substantive, full time appointment for a Consultant in Ophthalmology to support delivery of services within our friendly modern and well-equipped Eye Centre.
Our service is expanding, and an enthusiastic and committed individual is sought to work with our existing clinical team at what is an exciting point in service development. The Department has links with the Tertiary Trust at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and delivers the Northern part of the Derbyshire Diabetic Retinal Screening (DRS) programme.
We are seeking someone with good general ophthalmic skills and consideration can be given to candidates with varied sub-speciality interests so long as these align with departmental operational requirements.
We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals who are on the Speciality Register, who have an interest in medical education as the Department will be taking on higher speciality trainees in the forthcoming year.
1:11weeks NROC - shared cover with Kings Mill Hospital. A week of nights and weekend is done around every 11 weeks second on call with an experienced Specialist Grade first on call.Main duties of the jobFor further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About usOur 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.
DetailsDate posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 166-SS-8188209
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- FRCOphth or relevant/equivalent qualification
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable- Completion of a fellowship or other qualification in an ophthalmic sub-specialty or special interest
- Glaucoma fellowship with experience of trabeculectomy
ExperienceEssential- Documented clinical training and experience in Ophthalmology sufficient to gain UK CCST in Ophthalmology. Independent cataract surgery skills.
- Able to work independently at a senior level, taking responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Sufficient experience to safely undertake Consultant level on call in an acute general hospital Ophthalmology Department as an independent opinion
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services, including experience of organising and managing out-patient priorities and waiting lists
- Ability to lead a clinical team with proven clinical leadership experience
Desirable- Management experience or attendance at courses for SpRs/Consultant level practitioners.
SkillsEssential- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion for both emergency and elective patient care.
Desirable- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
Disclosure 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 (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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: CD Duncan Farquharson duncan.farquharosn@nhs.net 01246513520
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
