Consultant Ophthalmologist - Vitreoretinal Surgery | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to provide vitreo-retinal clinics and an ophthalmic service. The role includes on-call responsibilities and supervising trainees. Ideal candidates should have strong teamwork skills and a commitment to patient care. This position offers opportunities within a diverse and inclusive work environment, contributing to research and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide Vitreo-retinal clinics and theatre.
• Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Provide 1 in 4 on-call cover for Hull Royal Infirmary.
• Supervise and help train colleagues.
• Help with advice and management of emergency patients.
• Work flexibly to provide adequate cover for colleagues.

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will assume a direct clinical role within the department, sharing all facilities equally with the existing consultants. This is a substantive post (10 PAs) and the appointee will be joining 32 Consultant Ophthalmologist posts already established. The successful candidate will work 10 PAs a week, including an 8 DCC and 2 SPA split (flexible working may be considered). It is expected that the successful applicant will play an active role in the consultant on‑call rota for VR (currently 1:4, with a plan to move to 1:5). Whilst most vitreoretinal work is undertaken at HUTH, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will undertake 1 outpatient VR clinic in Grimsby per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide Vitreo-retinal clinics and theatre
• Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan
• Provide 1 in 4 on‑call cover for Hull Royal Infirmary
• Supervise and help train colleagues including trainees and Allied Health Professionals
• Help with advice and management of emergency patients along with the on‑call team when needed
• Work flexibly to provide adequate cover for colleagues when needed to ensure smooth running of the service

About the Humber Health Partnership

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

Teaching and Research

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

Commitment to our people

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Please see attached Job Description & Personal Specification for more information on this role.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025