An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Medical Retina / Diabetic Retinopathy. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of 24 Ophthalmic Consultants at Queen’s Medical Centre working together to make a difference to Ophthalmology services within Nottingham and beyond. 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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly qualified and experienced ophthalmologists providing a comprehensive range of ophthalmic clinical services. The Ophthalmology unit offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and the post-holder will be expected to play an active role in the development and provision of the Medical Retina / Diabetic Retinopathy sub-specialty services for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Please note the DCC (clinical and admin) and SPA activity for this position generates a job plan in total of 11.3 PAs. The allocation and number of PAs will be discussed with candidates at interview Main duties of the job 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. Working for our organisation With over 20,000 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. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Person specification Professional Registration • Full GMC registration • Eligible to be included on the specialist register • CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Professional Qualifications Essential criteria • FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent Desirable criteria • Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent Clinical Skills / Experience Essential criteria • Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Medical Retina / Diabetic Retinopathy • Fellowship level in Medical Retina and/or Diabetic Retinopathy • Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals Desirable criteria • Specific training in communication skills • Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors Management Skills Essential criteria • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery • Able to delegate appropriately • Able to work in a team Desirable criteria • Higher management degree/qualification/training • Experience of change management Teaching, Audit and Research Essential criteria • Evidence of participation in clinical audit • Evidence of participation in clinical research • Able to teach and support junior staff effectively Desirable criteria • Original research publications • Higher teaching degree/qualification/training