Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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