Locum Glaucoma Consultant | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive ophthalmology services and participating in teaching and research activities. This role necessitates flexibility in working hours, including potential weekend work, to enhance the emergency and elective ophthalmic services provided. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ophthalmology and a commitment to improving patient care.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in providing comprehensive ophthalmic services.
• Ability to engage in clinical audit and risk management.
• Willingness to participate in postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil duties as per Job Plan for ophthalmology care.
• Participate in extended weekday and weekend working.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Emergency and elective ophthalmology care

Teaching and training

Clinical governance participation

Education

Medical degree and specialization in Ophthalmology

Membership in Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to complement the current Glaucoma service provision. This is a 6‑month fixed term contract. The successful candidate would contribute to acute ophthalmology, general ophthalmology and would have on‑call commitments. The Trust is expanding consultant led evening and weekend work, which will be mutually agreed as part of the job plan with the number of programmed activities (PAs) adjusted accordingly.

The department has a heavy teaching and training commitment towards medical students, specialist trainees, nurses and visiting doctors. The appointee will be expected to participate in educational activities from time to time.

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is a large employer in the city, supporting health and wellbeing and leading in research, education and innovation. The Trust welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and aims to develop a world class ophthalmology service for the patient populations served. The Trust particularly welcomes applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve representation at NUH.

Key job responsibilities

• The appointee will fulfil duties with the agreed Job Plan and will provide a full range of ophthalmology emergency and elective care for patients admitted under their care.
• Provide a comprehensive elective and emergency ophthalmic service in collaboration with Consultant colleagues.
• Provide reciprocal cover for periods of leave and maintain ongoing care for patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the department.
• Participate in governance activities, including clinical audit, incident reporting, risk management, CPD and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to the Trust's undergraduate/postgraduate education framework.
• Engage in research activity where appropriate in line with Trust strategy and obtain ethical approvals as required; adhere to National Framework for Research Governance.
• Other duties as agreed, including external roles (e.g., Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor) only after discussion with the Head of Service and with job plan amendments as needed.

Working conditions and job plan

The primary base is Queens Medical Centre; attendance at City Campus may occasionally be required. The draft Job Plan reflects the expected duties and timetable. The department is introducing extended weekday working (7.00am–8.00pm) including weekend work as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this.

EXAMPLE TIMETABLE (illustrative):

• Monday: AM Face to Face Clinic; PM Face to Face Clinic
• Tuesday: AM Face to Face Clinic
• Wednesday: AM Virtual Clinic; PM Face to Face Clinic
• Thursday: AM Face to Face Clinic
• Friday: AM Face to Face Clinic

Final activity numbers will be agreed at the formal job planning session. Clinics will be a mix of face‑to‑face and virtual reviews. Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required; if weekend work is required, time off in lieu will be provided. Opportunity to undertake additional Programme Activities after settlement, to be discussed at yearly job planning meetings.

Programmed activities (PAs)

The following draft structure outlines Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs):

• Direct Clinical Care:
  • Emergency duties – predictable and unpredictable
  • Operating sessions (pre/post op)
  • Ward rounds
  • Out-patient or other clinics (approximately 5 per list)
  • Clinical diagnostic work and other patient treatment/consultation
  • Multidisciplinary meetings
  • Patient administration and e-Vetting
  • Travel time between sites
• Supporting Professional Activities:
  • Training (Postgraduate)
  • Medical Education (Undergraduate)
  • CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning
  • Audit
  • Research
  • Clinical Management
  • Other

Total PAs: 8

The department is introducing extended weekday working with potential weekend sessions as part of the regular timetable. Out-patient clinic rules provide a baseline of 4 new and 8 follow-up cases for a 1 PA list, with additional follow-ups for junior colleagues. Final numbers are subject to the first formal job planning session. Clinics may be run as a mix of in-person and virtual reviews. If weekend work is required, time off in lieu will be provided. Newly appointed consultants are encouraged to undertake additional Programme Activities once settled, to be reviewed annually at job planning.

Closing date: This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.