Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications & Eligibility
MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- Qualifications & Eligibility
FRCOphth or equivalent higher qualification
- Qualifications & Eligibility
GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC.
- Qualifications & Eligibility
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
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
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Retinal laser, intravitreal injections
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Medical Retina Fellowship
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of independent clinical practice
- Management and Admin experience
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
- Language and Communication Skills
Experience of formal presentations
- Language and Communication Skills
Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications & Eligibility
Training qualification
- Qualifications & Eligibility
Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
1 year NHS experience
- Management and Admin experience
Attended a management/leadership course
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Specific Teaching Qualification
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Teaching, Audit and Research Experience
Attended a recognised teaching training course
Job overview
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. 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.
The candidate would join a team of 8 consultants, 4 speciality doctors, 1 speciality registrars and 1 GP 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.
Main duties of the job
You 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 based in the Treatment Centre at Burton for both out patients and day case procedures. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
(See job description) 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.
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist with s/i in Medical Retina with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton-on-trent, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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