Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 234-MS2351
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NNUH
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
Specialty Doctor
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join our dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, with broad exposure to a wide range of ophthalmic subspecialties including medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, paediatrics, and vitreoretinal disease.
You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped department with access to cutting-edge technology and a strong multidisciplinary team.
This role arises because of a vacancy in the ophthalmic department and is designed both to meet the needs of the department and to give the applicant a broad and varied exposure to most of the main ophthalmic subspecialties. The timetable is designed to provide opportunities for administration and SPA/teaching. The successful candidate would be expected to attend and partake in the department teaching session on Friday afternoons.
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 successful candidate will join our established ophthalmology team in delivering high-quality eye care to the population of Norfolk and Waveney. Their role will include managing patients in outpatient settings through a combination of face-to-face and virtual clinics, spanning a variety of ophthalmic sub-specialties.
Participation in emergency eye services is expected and will be scheduled as part of the departmental rota. There will also be opportunities to contribute to theatre sessions, with access to training and development.
While reporting to the Clinical Director, Mr Matt Schneiders, the post-holder will have the autonomy to make clinical decisions appropriate to their level of experience. Clinical duties will be undertaken across Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cromer District Hospital, and the Central Norwich Eye Clinic.
One Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) session per week is included for administration and professional development. The post also offers access to regular ophthalmic teaching sessions.
The role may involve occasional additional duties in emergency or unforeseen circumstances to ensure continuity of patient care. An on-call commitment is in place, which includes weekend coverage.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Applicants from outside the UK must demonstrate equivalence to the UK’s 5-year specialty training program, including appropriate certification and clinical experience.
- Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Surgical experience
Interests
Essential criteria
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Schneiders
- Job title
- Service Director for Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 287411
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