Locum Ophthalmology Consultant – Paediatrics & Motility

NHS Jobs; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing & health services

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease salary sacrifice

Flexible working options

Staff networks (LGBTQ+ / Race Equality

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced ophthalmology consultant to provide General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty in Paediatrics and Adult Motility. The role includes outpatient clinics, day case surgery, and on-call duties, with travel between Wakefield, Dewsbury, and Pontefract sites.

A flexible, long-term commitment is preferred and time off in lieu is provided for out-of-hours work. The successful candidate will have GMC registration, a medical degree (FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent), and

Qualifications

• Essential GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Medical degree from recognised medical school with FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting General Ophthalmology with subspecialty in Paediatrics and Adult Motility.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
• 1.5 Core SPA hours will be offered; on-call duties with 1:8.5 rota.
• Travel between site duties and time reflected in job plan (0.25 PA DCC when travel).
• Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work per National consultant Contract.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Computer literate

Flexible & adaptable

Education

Medical degree FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced ophthalmology consultant to provide General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty in Paediatrics and Adult Motility. The role includes outpatient clinics, day case surgery, and on-call duties, with travel between Wakefield, Dewsbury, and Pontefract sites.

A flexible, long-term commitment is preferred and time off in lieu is provided for out-of-hours work. The successful candidate will have GMC registration, a medical degree (FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent), and