Job summary This is a new full time consultant appointment in response to demand. The successful applicant would join a team of 14 Ophthalmologists. This post is designed to combine service delivery with high quality training in general ophthalmology with an interest in medical ophthalmology. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working. Main duties of the job The appointee will be expected to manage Medical retinal and uveitis patients, clinics will be a mix of face-to-face and virtual reviews. NNUH is an acute trust and the appointee will also be involved in the management of presentations to their service requiring urgent care. The MR team see around 1000 patient per month with 99% of these appointments being undertaken face to face, they also undertake MR injection clinics with an average 680 attendances per month. Our current clinic templates are based on new and follow up appointments. Typically, the appointee would be expected to see 4-6 new patients and 8-9 follow-up patients per face-to-face clinic in addition to supervising other doctors, optometrists and specialist nurses and undertake MR review clinics with an average template of 27 follow up patients. The uveitis service currently has capacity to see around 70 patients per month based on 2 new & 6 follow up appointments per week. The theatre lists undertaken in ophthalmic theatres will be local anaesthetic cataract lists with the aim to see 8 or more patients per list, depending on complexity. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 234-MS2311 Job locations Ophthalmology Medical Staff Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Relevant post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights Desirable An appropriate higher PHD/MD qualification Aptitudes Essential Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Desirable Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills Experience Essential Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. High volume cataract surgery Fellowship trained Able to manage complex uveitis and medical retinal disease Experience in delivering systemic treatment for ocular disease, including immunosuppression. Desirable Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Consultant experience Audited surgical outcomes Circumstances Essential Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. Full Driving License. Communications and Language Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Good presentation skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Relevant post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights Desirable An appropriate higher PHD/MD qualification Aptitudes Essential Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Desirable Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills Experience Essential Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. High volume cataract surgery Fellowship trained Able to manage complex uveitis and medical retinal disease Experience in delivering systemic treatment for ocular disease, including immunosuppression. Desirable Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Consultant experience Audited surgical outcomes Circumstances Essential Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. Full Driving License. Communications and Language Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Good presentation skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Ophthalmology Medical Staff Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)