Locum Consultant in Neuro-Ophthalmology - Norwich - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Description

Job summary

Applications are invited for this exciting new Locum consultant appointment in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This post is offered initially for a fixed term period of 12 months, providing an excellent opportunity to join the department now, with a substantive appointment planned to be re-advertised at the conclusion of this appointment. The successful applicant will join a large and dynamic department of 15 consultants, covering the full breadth of ophthalmic subspecialties.

We are particularly seeking to strengthen our neuro-ophthalmology service, working closely with colleagues in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. At the same time, we are committed to tailoring the role to reflect the wider expertise and interests of the successful candidate. The job plan can be adapted to include other subspecialty areas such as cataract surgery, medical retina, uveitis, paediactrics, cornea, glaucoma, or oculoplastics, depending on the applicant's skills and aspirations.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of neuro-ophthalmology in a thriving teaching hospital, while also shaping the role around your professional interests. We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative consultant who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to education, research, and service innovation.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to manage Neuro-Ophthalmic patients, clinics will be a mix of face-to-face and virtual reviews. NNUH is an acute trust and the appointee will also be involved in the management of acute presentations to their service. Responsibilities will also be undertaken in another area of interest. Our current clinic templates are based on new and follow up appointments. Typically, the appointee would be expected to see 4 new patients and 6 follow-up patients per face-to-face clinic in addition to supervising other doctors, optometrists and specialist nurses.

The Neuro-Ophthalmology service currently has capacity to see around 80 patients per month based on new and follow up attendances, we also run a virtual clinic with the requirement to hold a review clinic each week.

The theatre lists undertaken in ophthalmic theatres will be local anaesthetic cataract lists with the aim to see 8 or more patients per list, depending on complexity

About us

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

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2380

Job locations

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register: o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR

Desirable

• An appropriate higher PHD/MD qualification

Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communicator.
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement.
• Management skills

Experience

Essential

• Should be able to demonstrate Neuro-ophalmology experience or have an interest in developing experience in this area.
• Fellowship trained

Desirable

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
• Subspecialty surgical experience
• Consultant experience
• Audited surgical outcomes

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Full Driving License.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Good presentation skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register: o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR

Desirable

• An appropriate higher PHD/MD qualification

Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communicator.
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement.
• Management skills

Experience

Essential

• Should be able to demonstrate Neuro-ophalmology experience or have an interest in developing experience in this area.
• Fellowship trained

Desirable

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
• Subspecialty surgical experience
• Consultant experience
• Audited surgical outcomes

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Full Driving License.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Good presentation skills.

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).

Additional information

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

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Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

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