Overview
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina
12 month Fixed term Opportunity
Location: Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB. The post will be based at Queen's Hospital, Burton but we expect flexibility to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust should the need arise.
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina.
Posting details include: posting date 11 September 2025; hours: full time; salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum; closing date: 12 October 2025; job type: Permanent; job reference: 7478158/320-MDQ-6853751-KJ-A.
Key Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients 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.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Responsibilities and expectations
The candidate would join a team of 7 consultants, 5 middle grade doctors and 1 trainee offering a full range of services. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. 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 in the main hospital as well as ophthalmology. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings. 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.
Benefits
* 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
Responsibilities and contact details
For further details / informal visits contact:
* Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515
* Ms Lola Lawuyi, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 566333, ext 6366
* Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400
This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025.
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