Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 months (until the end of Aug)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs per week)
- Job ref
- 164-7217166
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 10 PAs per week
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locum Specialty Grade Doctor Ophthalmology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
LOCUM 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
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
- Experience of working within a Ophthalmology Service with experience in Vitreo-Retinal, Medical Retina and general ophthalmology.
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
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
- 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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