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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs per week)
Job ref
164-7653892-VC
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 10 PAs per week
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/02/2026 23:59

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Specialty Grade Doctor Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

SPECIALTY GRADE DOCTOR - OPHTHALMOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified ophthalmologists for this substantive position. The successful candidate will participate in a full compliment of clinical care including outpatient clinics, high volume cataract theatres and Eye Casualty sessions. 

The duties will be undertaken at the Queens Medical Centre Campus site of NUH.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain extensive experience working within a busy ophthalmic teaching department that provides Eye Casualty, inpatient and outpatient services which include a comprehensive range of sub specialties. The successful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic team of medical staff providing a quality service to a busy department.

As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening and weekend work.  As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.

The appointee will be expected to offer a general ophthalmology service, including the delivery of high volume cataract surgery. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the department.

Working for our organisation

NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

  • Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks
  • On site day nursery
  • Amazon parcel collection points
  • Secure cycle facilities
  • Consultant car park on the QMC campus
  • Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Cycle to work and travel passes
  • NHS pension scheme
  • Staff restaurants

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria
  • 4 years at StR level Ophthalmology or equivalent
  • Relevant ophthalmic skills including YAG laser / Retinal laser / Intravitreal injections

Communications

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, their families and other health professionals

Audit and Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit or research experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Enright
Job title
Specialty General Manager Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812279638
Additional information

Adrian Kwa (Head of Service) [email protected]

 

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