Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (No extension)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (No on call)
- Job ref
- 164-7903822
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- QMC
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Locum Cons Ophthalmologist special interest Adult/Paediatric Uveitis
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
NUH is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Locum Consultant with special interest in Adult and Paediatric Uveitis and Medical Retina. The post is for 12 months.
Successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of Rheumatologists and Specialist Nurses in managing our Adult and Paediatric Uveitis service. There will also be one session in Adult Medical Retina and one theatre session managing complex cataract.
Main duties of the job
A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
Working for our organisation
The Ophthalmology Department is situated in a purpose-built Eye and ENT Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and comprises a team of 24 consultants providing general and specialist ophthalmic care for the Nottingham area and beyond. The department undertakes teaching for 150 medical students per annum and training for medical and nursing staff. NUH is a tertiary referral centre for many eye conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care:
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Emergency duties - predictable |
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Emergency duties - unpredictable |
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Operating session (including pre/post op) |
1 |
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Ward rounds |
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Out-patient or other clinics |
5 |
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Eye Casualty |
0 |
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Clinical Diagnostic Work |
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Other patient treatment / consultation |
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Multi-disciplinary meetings |
0.5 |
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Patient administration and e-Vetting |
2 |
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Travelling time between sites |
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Sub Total |
8.5 |
Supporting Professional Activities
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Training (Postgraduate) |
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Medical Education (Undergraduate) |
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CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning |
1.5 |
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Audit |
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Research |
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Clinical Management |
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Other |
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Sub Total |
1.5 |
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TOTAL PAs |
10 |
The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this.
Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics.
Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given.
Person specification
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Full FRCOphth
Teaching Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualifications/training
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Adrian Kwa
- Job title
- Head of Service, Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0784 162 9645
- Additional information
Ms Archana Pradeep ([email protected]) – Consultant Ophthalmologist
Ms Vicki Enright ([email protected]) – Specialty General Manager
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