Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Medical Retina12 month Fixed term OpportunityAbout the Trust and Team

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, Staffordshire 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.MINDFUL EMPLOYER – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has signed the Charter for Employers who are positive about Mental Health.The candidate would join a team of 7 consultants, 5 middle grade doctors and 1 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.Role Details

The candidate 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 primarily based at the Treatment Centre for both out patients and day case procedures. In patient work and paediatrics is carried out in the main hospital as well as ophthalmology. We also provide a range of consultant outreach services in local community settings.Site and Flexibility

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.Benefits and Opportunities

In return we will offer:Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4thbusiest Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in AandEs across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.The advert continues:This post is based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton; we expect flexibility to work across all sites of the Trust as needed.How to Apply / Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01332 787515Ms Lola Lawuyi, Consultant Ophthalmologist on 01283 566333, ext 6366Mr Luke Gregory, General Manager on 01283 566333, ext 6400This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025

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