Locum Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with expertise in Paediatrics. The successful candidate will join a team of 25 consultants and will actively contribute to the development of Paediatric services. Responsibilities include managing patients and providing comprehensive elective and emergency services. This position offers various benefits including access to wellbeing programs and NHS pension scheme. Apply by 4 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Access to Staff Wellbeing programme

On site day nursery

Secure cycle facilities

Consultant car park

NHS pension scheme

Staff restaurants

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in development of Paediatric sub-specialty services.
• Manage patients admitted under care.
• Provide elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.
• Provide reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
• Ensure continuing responsibility for patient care.
• Prioritize duties of the post.

Education

Fully registered with the GMC

On the GMC Specialist Register for surgical Ophthalmology or within 6 months of expected CCT

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 the Trust

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.

Benefits

• 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

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

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026