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Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
Role summary
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The Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology will provide safe, effective clinical care for patients with a broad range of eye conditions, working in outpatient clinics, theatres, emergency services and, where required, on-call rotas. Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, appropriate postgraduate medical experience, and relevant ophthalmology training or equivalent experience. NHS experience, evidence of continuing professional development and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to assess and manage patients independently within their competence, perform suitable ophthalmic procedures, maintain accurate records, communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, and contribute to teaching, audit, service improvement and clinical governance.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury, serving a large population in West Yorkshire. Its services include emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, children’s services, diagnostics and specialist treatment such as ophthalmology. As a teaching trust, it works with universities and professional education partners to support medical training, research and continuing development. The Trust promotes patient-centred care, clinical safety, equality and teamwork, while encouraging staff to contribute to service improvement and innovation. Ophthalmology services typically involve outpatient assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment and surgery for conditions affecting vision and eye health. Employees benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements, occupational health support and access to learning and development opportunities. The Trust’s hospitals are located within practical commuting distance of Leeds, York, Sheffield and surrounding West Yorkshire communities.