Job overview
We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal (VR)
We are delighted to offer this post to join a team of current 10 Ophthalmology Consultants working both at King’s Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust (SFH NHS FT) is a forward thinking organisation which has made tremendous improvement in patient care over the last few years. We have an excellent supporting infrastructure with support staff and we are proud of our high reputation for medical training and research.
Both King’s Mill and Newark Hospital also have excellent day-case facilities and out-patient services for all sub-specialties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder may be required to undertake sessions at Newark Hospital.
The appointee will join an existing team of consultants providing a comprehensive ophthalmic service to be the western part of North Nottinghamshire and in particular, the residents of Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark districts.
The post holder will demonstrate a wide range of skills and will be asked work flexibly within the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Communication skills – to have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Extensive practical ophthalmic experience
- Recent extensive experience/fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus or other relevant specialty
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
Desirable
- At least five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Attended relevant courses to demonstrate competence and commitment to sub speciality interests
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must hold specialist registration at the time of application.
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent (FRCOphth)
- Completed Paediatric Ophthalmology fellowship within a recognised program
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (MD/PhD)
Management & administrative experience
Desirable
- The potential to develop management and leadership skills
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist (Retina/VR) with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: with on call. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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