Consultant in Ophthalmology s/i Cornea and Anterior Segment

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmologist to join their team. You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals to provide high-quality care. The position offers flexibility across locations and opportunities for professional growth and development. The role is based at Royal Derby Hospital, with a commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity among staff.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 14 consultants and participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities.
• Provide a full range of services in the Ophthalmology team.
• Work flexibly across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire, and the surrounding areas. 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 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 post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital but we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.

For further details / informal visits contact:

• Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515
• Ms Lana Faraj, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 787515
• Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400

Responsibilities

The candidate would join a team of 14 consultants, 7 speciality doctors, 1 teaching fellow, 1 ACP, and 4 speciality registrars, offering a full range of services. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward-thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. You will be able to participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and will be able to attend recognised courses where they do not compromise service delivery. The unit is supported by a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one-stop cataract assessment. The Ophthalmology Department is based in the KTC at Derby for both outpatients and day case procedures. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings.

The post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital but, we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.

Benefits

• 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.

How to apply / Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

• Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist at 01332 787515
• Ms Lana Faraj, Consultant Ophthalmologist at 01283 787515
• Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager at 01283 566333, ext 6400

This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025