Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma in Carlisle

Job summaryWe are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in Glaucoma 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.The post would be based at the Cumberland Infirmary Hospital, Carlisle however the role would be for job planned working sessions at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven as well as potentially other peripheral Ophthalmic clinical sites.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 hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heartA 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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year Per Annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number262-A-26-8030855-AJob locationsCumberland Infirmary, CarlisleNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:Please 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.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease 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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service: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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 6.50 = 28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Job description Job responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:Please 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.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease 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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service: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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 6.50 = 28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialFRCOphth 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-specialty Experience and Knowledge EssentialHigh 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 care.Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.DesirableExperience in High Volume Cataract surgery Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.Ability to cover on callDesirableExperience of audit management Teaching EssentialExperience 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 Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journals Communication skills and abilities EssentialEmpathetic 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 Skills Continued Professional / Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceParticipation in appropriate peer review processes Personal Attributes EssentialParticipation in on call and emergency cover.DesirableFull UK driving licence Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialFRCOphth 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-specialty Experience and Knowledge EssentialHigh 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 care.Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.DesirableExperience in High Volume Cataract surgery Management and Administrative EssentialAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.Ability to cover on callDesirableExperience of audit management Teaching EssentialExperience 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 Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance EssentialExperience of, and commitment to, medical auditDesirableAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in referred journals Communication skills and abilities EssentialEmpathetic 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 Skills Continued Professional / Personal Development EssentialDemonstrable evidence of lifelong learningReflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performanceParticipation in appropriate peer review processes Personal Attributes EssentialParticipation 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 (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). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary, CarlisleNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary, CarlisleNewtown RoadCarlisleCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's website