Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join our dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.This post offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, with broad exposure to a wide range of ophthalmic subspecialties including medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, paediatrics, and vitreoretinal disease.

You'll work in a modern, well-equipped department with access to cutting-edge technology and a strong multidisciplinary team.

This role arises because of a vacancy in the ophthalmic department and is designed both to meet the needs of the department and to give the applicant a broad and varied exposure to most of the main ophthalmic subspecialties. The timetable is designed to provide opportunities for administration and SPA/teaching. The successful candidate would be expected to attend and partake in the department teaching session on Friday afternoons.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join our established ophthalmology team in delivering high-quality eye care to the population of Norfolk and Waveney. Their role will include managing patients in outpatient settings through a combination of face-to-face and virtual clinics, spanning a variety of ophthalmic sub-specialties.

Participation in emergency eye services is expected and will be scheduled as part of the departmental rota. There will also be opportunities to contribute to theatre sessions, with access to training and development.

While reporting to the Clinical Director, Mr Matt Schneiders, the post-holder will have the autonomy to make clinical decisions appropriate to their level of experience. Clinical duties will be undertaken across Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cromer District Hospital, and the Central Norwich Eye Clinic.

One Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) session per week is included for administration and professional development. The post also offers access to regular ophthalmic teaching sessions.

The role may involve occasional additional duties in emergency or unforeseen circumstances to ensure continuity of patient care. An on-call commitment is in place, which includes weekend coverage.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2351

Job locations

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration

Aptitudes

Essential

Good communicator.
Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Management skills

Experience

Essential

Applicants from outside the UK must demonstrate equivalence to the UK's 5-year specialty training program, including appropriate certification and clinical experience.
Training and expertise in children's safeguarding

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Surgical experience

Interests

Essential

Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Circumstances

Essential

Flexible outlook on working hours.
Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Desirable

Good presentation skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration

Aptitudes

Essential

Good communicator.
Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Management skills

Experience

Essential

Applicants from outside the UK must demonstrate equivalence to the UK's 5-year specialty training program, including appropriate certification and clinical experience.
Training and expertise in children's safeguarding

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Surgical experience

Interests

Essential

Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Circumstances

Essential

Flexible outlook on working hours.
Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Desirable

Good presentation skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).