Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare trust in Coventry is seeking an experienced ophthalmologist for a permanent role. The position offers significant clinical, laser, and surgical exposure, with responsibilities including outpatient clinics, emergency duties, and independent theatre sessions. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and confident in delivering ophthalmology services. This role provides opportunities for professional development and is a crucial part of patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical, laser, and surgical exposure.
• Experience in EERS and emergency duties in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general, specialist, and cataract clinics.
• Provide referral triage and emergency treatment.
• Support in theatres and conduct independent theatre sessions.
• Attend ward rounds and manage patient continuity.

Job description

Overview

Interview 31st October 2025. This post offers significant clinical, laser and surgical exposure with opportunity to develop subspecialty experience. The post is suitable for those seeking to gain CESR and varied subspecialty experience. The post offers independent surgical, laser and clinical sessions. The post is for a permanent contract.

The post is offered with a job plan of 10 Professional Activities (PAs). On-call duties (1:8-1:9) are offered based on relevant experience and departmental need.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mr N.P. Manjunatha (medical staffing lead) on 02476966498 or Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology on 02476 966506.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Activity – Undertaking general, specialist, cataract clinics.
• EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) – Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment including liaison with senior medical staff regarding admissions or general anaesthesia. Assistance of senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota. May be necessary to attend other hospitals to see patients on an emergency basis. Perform duties during emergencies with appropriate consultation where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. (As stressed by this Secretary of State, it has been agreed that they will perform such duties with the understanding that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional.)
• Theatre Activity – Provide support in theatres and undertake independent theatre sessions in line with abilities.
• Ward Rounds – Attending ward rounds and examination of pre- and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

What we offer

The person for this role will be able to:

• Form effective relationships with staff and external colleagues.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to different situations.
• Be self-motivated and able to organise own workload.
• Be confident and self-assured in delivering ophthalmology services.
• Relate to patients/relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.