Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

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Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology

The closing date is 27 October 2025

You will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of Ophthalmology which is an integral part of the Division of Surgery at the QEH.

You will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Ophthalmology service.

Main duties of the job

An average of 8.0 clinical sessions, consisting of laser lists, IVT lists, medical retina and glaucoma clinics will be worked. There will also be sessions to provide surgical assistance on Vitreoretinal theatre cases. Extra managerial responsibilities may be required to be accommodated within the timetable. To assist Consultant teams to deliver effective and comprehensive Ophthalmic care to our patients.

There are two SPA / administration sessions per week and the opportunity to attend regular regional ophthalmic teaching sessions

The post holder will participate in regular teaching and audit sessions and will also be involved with supervising trainees in clinics and theatre when necessary.

The post holder must undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances that are essential for continuity of patient care.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCS (Full) or equivalent experience
• ATLS or equivalent.
• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• At least four (4) years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two (2) of which will be in Ophthalmology or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Ophthalmology; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
• Able to deal with Ophthalmic emergencies
• Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients.
• Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework (see job description)

Professional Values & Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge

• Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e., knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope.
• Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
• Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients; employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner.
• Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required.
• Communicates effectively and is able to share decision - making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person -centred approach to their care, including self -management.

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.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a yearpro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-996-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust