🕒 Commitment: 2 days per week (Friday + 1 flexible day)
📅 Start Date: Mid-July 2025
⏳ Duration: Ongoing
💼 Grade: ST3+ / Middle Grade
💷 Rate: Competitive (negotiable, dependent on experience
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🌟 Role Summary
We are seeking a locum middle grade ophthalmologist to join the dynamic and forward-thinking Ophthalmology Department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, covering Fridays and one additional day per week (to be confirmed) on an ongoing basis. This flexible post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality ophthalmic care within a supportive and progressive unit.
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🔧 Key Responsibilities
* EM clinics
* Run general ophthalmology clinics (e.g. cataract assessment, medical retina, follow-ups)
* Support minor ops/injections (depending on skillset)
* Contribute to triage, urgent care slots or service pressures
* Engage with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to patient flow
* Participate in teaching/training if desired (optional)
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📌 Requirements
* GMC registration with licence to practise
* Minimum ST3 level or equivalent experience in Ophthalmology
* Competence in general ophthalmology clinics
* Excellent communication and teamworking skills
* Right to work in the UK
* Valid DBS and up-to-date compliance (if working via agency)
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💼 Benefits
* Fixed Friday sessions plus flexible second day
* Ongoing role – reliable and predictable schedule
* Flexible working to suit your availability
* Supportive clinical environment
* Weekly or monthly payment options
* Accommodation available on-site (subject to availability)