Job overview

The role is suited to a forward-thinking ophthalmologist who is keen to develop their career and contribute to service innovation and high-quality patient care.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service at Northampton General Hospital.
• Support and help develop an effective county-wide ophthalmology service.
• Take an active role in leadership and service development, particularly within glaucoma care.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider ophthalmology team.
• Participate in research, clinical audit, and continuous service improvement activities.

Essential Requirements

• FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) or equivalent qualification.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or
• Expected to obtain a relevant Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within 6 months of the interview date.
• Commitment to research and clinical audit.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and support the delivery of a county-wide ophthalmology service across Northampton and Daventry. Access to a serviceable vehicle and a valid driving licence is required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cataract surgery and a strong commitment to the training and development of colleagues and trainees.
• Take clinical responsibility for patients under their care and contribute to the effective and efficient functioning of the department.
• Participate actively in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the teaching and supervision of Ophthalmology Trainees.
• Support the education and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals within the department and across the Trust where appropriate.
• Regularly attend and contribute to departmental educational meetings and continuing professional development activities.
• Play an active role in the department's clinical audit programme and participate in regional and national audits as required.
• Report critical incidents promptly and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental audit meetings.
• Demonstrate a proven commitment to service development, innovation, and the continual improvement of patient care.
• Contribute to the financial sustainability of the service by identifying and implementing innovative working practices that generate revenue for the Trust and department

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.