Consultant in Ophthalmology S/I Paediatrics
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust was formed on 1 July 2...
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
MINDFUL EMPLOYER - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Charter for Employers who are positive about Mental Health.
The candidate would join a team of 8 consultants, 5 Specialty Doctors, 1 Registrar and 1 GP Trainee offering a full range of services consistent with a large hospital. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
The candidate will be able to participate in departmental teaching and study opportunities and will be able to attend recognised courses where they do not compromise service delivery.
The unit is supported by a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing a glaucoma service, RMD service and one-stop cataract assessment. The Ophthalmology Department is primarily based at the Treatment Centre for both out patients and day case procedures. In patient work and paediatrics is carried out on Main Site. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings as well as a theatre session at SRP.
The post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton but we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme
Key Facts about our Trust
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busies Trauma and Orthopaedicoutpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of FRCOphth postgraduate qualification or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview or CESR application that has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology
Clinical Experience
Desirable
- Interest in an area of Ophthalmology complimentary to existing consultants
- Experience in ROP screening/treatment and strabismus surgery
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
How to apply
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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