Consultant Ophthalmologist with Medical Retina Interest
Job Description
Job summary
Interviews will be taking place on 24th April 2025
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Ophthalmologist with Interest in Medical Retina to join the Ophthalmology team at UHCW NHS Trust.
The post holder will actively provide and support the further development of excellent ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.
This post is principally aligned to the Medical Retina service along with three other medical retina specialists. The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.
The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, Orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department.
The applicant will be expected to participate in seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests. The current on call rota is 1 in 14, third on call.
Main duties of the job
To work as a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a Speciality Interest in Medical Retina in the Ophthalmology Department working across a large multi-disciplinary department providing outpatient, surgical and emergency services at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and St Cross Hospital, Rugby.
To actively provide and support the further development of first-class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.
The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties.
In addition, the post also has one session in the acute eye clinic and one general clinic to support the routine general ophthalmic service.
The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department. The candidate will be expected to participate in seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests. The current on call rota is 1 in 11, third on call.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
For further information please contact Mr NP Manjunatha, Consultant Ophthalmologist with Interest in Medical Retina (Secretarys number: 02476965649) and Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia, Clinical Service Lead, Ophthalmology (Secretarys number: 02476966506).
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- Meets all essential
Desirable
- Meets all desirable
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential
Desirable
- Meets all desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Meets all essential
Desirable
- Meets all desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Meets all essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Meets all essential
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
