Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7650243/234-MS2453 |
Summary
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 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
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 is a Trust-wide appointment, not limited to a specific hospital site.
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 Service Director, 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.
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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025