# Consultant Ophthalmologist Oculoplastics and Orbit > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-oculoplastics-and-orbit/368c0bed-a82a-41b3-a0be-42d40d9ebb7c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist-oculoplastics-and-orbit/368c0bed-a82a-41b3-a0be-42d40d9ebb7c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113565.00 to £150569.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-24T08:55:51.824Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v7665031 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7665031?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with expertise in Oculoplastics. 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. 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 Oculoplastic sub-specialty services for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ### 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Please note Scope of work to include – eyelid, lacrimal, paediatric oculoplastics, orbits, eye casualty - theatres - clinics         including 1:4 paediatric oculoplastic clinic - thyroid MDT - Flexible - Unplanned emergencies - Skin MDT - Skullbase MDT - Skin MDT Thursday 12.30 – 2.30pm - Skull base MDT Tuesday 8.30-9am In future may be asked to work weekends and evenings depending on the services demands and direction ## Person Specification ### Management Skills **Essential** - Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery - Able to delegate appropriately - Able to work in a team **Desirable** - Higher management degree/qualification/training - Experience of change management ### Professional Registration **Essential** - Full GMC registration - Eligible to be included on the specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date ### Professional Qualifications **Essential** - FRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent **Desirable** - Higher professional degree, ChM, DM, PhD or equivalent ### Clinical Skills / Experience **Essential** - Full general ophthalmic surgical training with extensive experience of general ophthalmology with sub-specialty expertise in Oculoplastics - Fellowship level in Oculoplastics - Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description - Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals **Desirable** - Specific training in communication skills - Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors - Specific training in Paeds Oculoplastic surgery ### Teaching, Audit and Research **Essential** - Evidence of participation in clinical audit - Evidence of participation in clinical research - Able to teach and support junior staff effectively **Desirable** - Original research publications - Higher teaching degree/qualification/training ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [oculpastic consultant jd (pdf, 485.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9922732) - [oculoplastic consultant ps (pdf, 238.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9922733) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) ## 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.