Locum Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Locum Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant. The candidate will join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding ophthalmic services. Responsibilities include managing a diverse range of patients and contributing to the development of Paediatric sub-specialty services. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, and experience in paediatric ophthalmology is essential. Excellent benefits and supportive environment provided.

Benefits

Access to Staff Wellbeing programme

Secure cycle facilities

Consultant car park

Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work and travel passes

Staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience in general ophthalmology.
• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
• Able to manage patients with ocular motility issues including adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of Ophthalmology patients.
• Provide comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic services.
• Participate in the development of the Paediatric sub-specialty services.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Eligible to be included on the specialist register

Specific training in communication skills

Experience in paediatric ophthalmology service

Ability to perform paediatric cataract surgery independently

Education

FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent

Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Locum Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Paediatrics (including Adult and Paediatric Strabismus). We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of 25 Ophthalmic Consultants at Queen's Medical Centre working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Nottingham and beyond.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and be on the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.

The Ophthalmology unit offers a comprehensive range of routine, urgent and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Paediatric sub‑specialty services for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

A full range of Ophthalmology patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.

Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.

These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.

The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

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
• Secure cycle facilities
• Consultant car park on the QMC campus
• Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work and travel passes
• Staff restaurants

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible to be included on the specialist register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professsional Qualifications

• FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent
• Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent

Clinical Skills / Experience

• Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub‑specialty expertise in Paediatrics
• Fellowship level in Paediatrics
• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description and person specification
• Able to perform ROP screening and treatment services
• Able to perform paediatric cataract surgery independently
• Able to perform adult strabismus surgery
• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
• Experience of working within a paediatric ophthalmology service
• Able to manage patients with ocular motility issues including adults
• Special interests in subspecialties within paediatric ophthalmology (eg. glaucoma and oculoplastics)

Management and Communication Skills

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Able to work in a team
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Experience of change management

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical research
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
• Original research publications
• Higher teaching degree/qualification/training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts