# Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/728f11b5-0b69-4a62-b582-b45bf0589cf3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology/728f11b5-0b69-4a62-b582-b45bf0589cf3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Coventry - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T13:01:08.196Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/University_Hospitals_Coventry_Warwickshire_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8154331 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8154331?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Potential Interview 7th August 2026 N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities. Applications are invited for the post of a 12-month fixed term Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. We are looking for a dynamic doctor for the post of speciality doctor (fixed term) within a well-established Ophthalmology service. A minimum of 3 years comprehensive ophthalmology experience is essential of which a minimum of 2 years U.K. Ophthalmology experience is essential. This post offers significant clinical, laser and surgical exposure with the opportunity to gain subspecialty experience. The post is especially suitable for those seeking to gain CESR and get varied subspecialty experience. The post offers independent surgical, laser and clinical sessions. Research, teaching and Audit is actively encouraged and supported in the department with ample opportunities. The department has several NIHR portfolio studies in progress offering additional research opportunities. The post is offered with a job plan of 10 Professional Activities (PAs). On-call duties (1:8-1:9) are offered based on relevant experience and departmental need. Informal enquiries should be made to Mr N.P. Manjunatha (medical staffing lead) on 02476966498 or , Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology on 02476 966506. ### Main duties of the job As a valued member of the Ophthalmology Team, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of sub specialism including; - Outpatient Activity – Undertaking general, specialist, cataract clinics - EERS/Emergency Duties (Eye Emergency Referral Service) - Providing referral triage, emergency and urgent diagnosis and treatment. Including Liaison with senior medical staff, either registrars, non-consultant career grade doctors or consultants regarding all cases requiring admission or general anaesthesia. Assistance of senior medical staff with emergency surgery. Provide cover for colleagues on leave as indicated in the duty rota.  It may be necessary to attend other hospitals in order to see patients on an emergency basis. Performing duties during emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, consultation where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. As stressed by this Secretary of State, it has been agreed that they will perform such duties with the understanding that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional. - Theatre Activity – Provide support in theatres and undertake independent theatre sessions in line with abilities. - Ward Rounds - Attending ward rounds and examination of pre-and postoperative patients. Ward duties to cover leave and provide continuity of care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work well with colleagues and to relate to patients / relatives in an understanding and sympathetic manner.  Audit & research skills  Good communications skills  Good organisational skills  Ability to organise and participate in Training and teaching  Ability to run clinics sessions without any remote supervision. **Desirable** - Ability to run clinical sessions independently.  Ability to undertake independent cataract and subspecialty theatres, laser and intravitreal injection sessions.  Ability to run laser clinics and theatre sessions without any remote supervision ### Knowledge **Essential** - Commitment to continuing professional development and Ophthalmology **Desirable** - FRCOphth or equivalent by knowledge. Refraction certificate ### Experience **Essential** - Three satisfactory references Development through the audit process  At least 3 years’ comprehensive experience in Ophthalmology of which at least 2 years is in the U.K is a minimum requirement.  Ability to work independently in clinics. **Desirable** - More than 3 years experience in ophthalmology  Experience of service development  Evidence of involvement with research.  More than 2 years UK experience.  Laser and /or intravitreal injection experience  Ability to perform independent cataract surgery ### Qualifications **Essential** - Meets all Essential Criteria **Desirable** - Meets all Desirable Level ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below)  Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience ## Documents - [candidate information (pdf, 314.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1868) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 720.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10454352) - [values and behaviours framework (pdf, 190.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=885) - [values based recruitment factsheet (pdf, 67.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=884) - [welcoming applicants with a disability (pdf, 56.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1869) ## 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.