Locum Specialty Grade Doctor Ophthalmology

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The closing date is 16 July 2025

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTLOCUM SPECIALTY GRADE DOCTOR - OPHTHALMOLOGY

The appointment is for a locum specialty doctor post in Ophthalmology. This is short-term post until end of August 2025, working predominantly with our medical and surgical retina team as well as uveitis team.

This post is designed as a post CCST position but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered. Please note however that the period may not be accredited for CCST training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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.

Working predominately with the medical and surgical retina team, the main commitment of the post will be to surgical and medical retina but the applicant will be expected to deliver appropriate care to patients with other eye conditions where necessary. This will provide the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment.

The applicants will also need to run occasional adult and paediatric uveitis clinic with Ms Archana Pradeep. They will also manage at least 1 laser session per week

About us

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
• Secure cycle facilities
• Consultant car park on the QMC campus
• Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work and travel passes
• Staff restaurants

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent

Skills

• 4 years at StR level Ophthalmology or equivalent
• Experience of working within a Ophthalmology Service with experience in Vitreo-Retinal, Medical Retina and general ophthalmology.

Communications

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

Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit or research experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals

£59,175 to £95,400 a year10 PAs per week

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals