# Consultant in Ophthalmology S/I Paediatrics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-ophthalmology-si-paediatrics/64dfe9d0-798a-47c9-80b6-c5fa64d6f3b5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-ophthalmology-si-paediatrics/64dfe9d0-798a-47c9-80b6-c5fa64d6f3b5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Queens Burton Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (out of hours on-call commitment) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T10:10:58.487Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Burton_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8234628 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8234628?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview There has never been a better time to come and work at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust was formed on 1 July 2018 to bring together our five hospitals – in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth – to provide the highest quality care to patients across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. With over 12,500 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. 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. ### Main duties of the job 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. MINDFUL EMPLOYER – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Charter for Employers who are positive about Mental Health. The candidate would join a team of 8 consultants, 5 Specialty Doctors, 1 Registrar and 1 GP Trainee offering a full range of services consistent with a large hospital. The Ophthalmology team are a friendly, dedicated and forward thinking team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 on Main Site. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings as well as a theatre session at SRP. The post will be based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton but we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Communication **Essential** - Experience of formal presentations - Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - Possession of FRCOphth postgraduate qualification or equivalent - Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application - GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview or CESR application that has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC **Desirable** - Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty - Fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology ### Clinical Experience **Desirable** - Interest in an area of Ophthalmology complimentary to existing consultants - Experience in ROP screening/treatment and strabismus surgery ### Teaching Experience **Essential** - Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates. - Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees - Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills **Desirable** - Specific teaching qualification - Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates - Attended a recognised teaching training course ## Documents - [consultant in ophthalmology jd&ps (pdf, 1000.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10547840) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.