Specialty Grade Doctor Ophthalmology

Specialty Grade Doctor Ophthalmology

The closing date is 24 February 2026

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTSPECIALTY 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.

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.

Staff benefits

• 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 carpark 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
• Relevant ophthalmic skills including YAG laser / Retinal laser / Intravitreal injections

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.

Address

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals

£61,542 to £99,216 a year10 PAs per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

892-VC

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals