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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on call commitment)
Job ref
320-MDR-7843040-DP
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology team to meet activity demands across all areas of the service. You will therefore be expected to deliver a level of General Ophthalmology.  The job plan is yet to be confirmed but will require some Direct Clinical Care sessions at the Royal Derby Hospital site and peripheral site.

Main duties of the job

Ophthalmology is predominantly based at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton. The appointment is subject to the National Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2021).

Applicants must hold MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification together with the Diploma in Ophthalmology or a higher qualification.

Full Registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at time of application is essential.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is not a training post but appointed doctors will be supported to achieve the competencies and requirements for specialty registration through CESR route. They can approach the department to discuss their needs in advance.

The following provides provisional scheduling details of the clinical activity & clinically related activity components of the job plan.

Full details can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
  • Life Support Qualifications (BLS ALS PBLS)
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training or equivalent in Ophthalmology
  • Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
  • Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
  • Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
  • Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Independent operating

Management and admin experience

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership skills

Language and Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
  • Experience of formal presentations
Desirable criteria
  • 360-degree feedback and patient survey feedback and reflections

Teaching experience, audit and research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
  • Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
  • Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Any teaching courses or qualifications.
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Caring attitude to patients and carers
  • Enquiring critical approach to work
  • Personal integrity and reliability
  • Willingness to innovate and develop new methods
  • Ability to cope with difficult and demanding situations
Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Probity

Essential criteria
  • Professional integrity and respect for others
  • demonstrates a non-judgemental approach
  • capacity to take responsibility for own actions displays honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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
Kim Laban
Job title
Deputy General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07385411655
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