Job Summary
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (special interest in Medical Retina) – 12 month fixed term opportunity.
Inclusion & Equality Statement
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. 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.
About the Hospital
There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas. You can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
Main Duties of the Job
Participation in departmental teaching and study opportunities, attendance at recognised courses where service delivery is not compromised. Support from a full Orthoptic department and a highly trained nursing team, providing glaucoma, RMD and one‑stop cataract services. The Ophthalmology Department is based in the KTC at Derby for both outpatients and day‑case procedures. Also provide consultant outreach services in local community settings.
Responsibilities
* Engage in departmental teaching and study opportunities.
* Attend recognised courses that do not compromise service delivery.
* Collaborate with Orthoptic and nursing teams in glaucoma, RMD and cataract services.
* Provide consultant outreach services in community settings.
* Be available across all sites of the Trust as required.
In Return We Will Offer
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts
* We see on average 4,810 out‑patient appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
* An average of 1,115 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.
* UHDB is a research‑active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
* Date posted: 06 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 320-MDR-7843238-DP
* Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
Job Description
The post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital but requires flexibility to work across all sites of the Trust where needed.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Medically qualified and possess FRCOphth or equivalent.
* GMC registration and a licence to practice at the time of application.
Desirable Qualifications
* Training qualification.
* Fellowship in a special interest.
* Relevant higher degree or equivalent.
* Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (must be provided prior to interview).
Essential Clinical Experience
* Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the speciality, minimum of 6 years, 3 years of which should be at speciality registrar level.
* Experience with and undertaking of Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings.
* Filtration surgery experience.
* Glaucoma Fellowship.
Essential Management & Administrative, Teaching & Research Experience
* Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
* Experience of audit management.
Desirable Experience
* Evidence of the delivery of high quality teaching.
* Peer‑reviewed publications.
Research
Essential peer‑reviewed publications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/
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