Locum Consultant in Neuro-Ophthalmology
The closing date is 03 November 2025
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
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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