Corneal Locum Consultant Ophthalmology

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea to join our team at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The role encompasses both medical and surgical aspects, delivering top-tier care to a diverse patient population. Join us in our commitment to compassionate excellence in healthcare and contribute to the future of ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Corneal.
• Evidence of effective communication skills with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical corneal expertise for patients with acute and chronic diseases.
• Manage new referrals and existing patients, including post-surgical care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Audit

Education

Completed Corneal Fellowship

Registered with GMC

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist with expertise in Cornea to join our established team of 24 Consultants and work in the Oxford Eye Hospital.

The Oxford Eye Hospital provides a medical ophthalmology service to the Oxfordshire Population of 738,000. This post is to provide consultant level cover in Corneal Ophthalmology.. Deanery trainees also work in the service.

The post is based at the Oxford Eye Hospital

Main duties of the job

A part time 3 PA post as a locum Consultant in Cornea Ophthalmology is available at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The ideal candidate must have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the specialist register. CCT fellowship in Cornea ophthalmology is essential. The 3 PAs are apportioned 2.375 for direct clinical care (DCC) and 0.625 for supporting professional activity (SPA) with on-call commitment. This post is a medical post with an aspect of surgical activity built into the job plan.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTS-MS-7219635

Job locations

John Radcliffe site

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide medical and surgical corneal sub-specialist expertise for patients presenting with acute and chronic corneal disease and trauma. This is based in the emergency and outpatient clinics and provides surgical intervention. The post involves the management of new referral and existing patients already under the care of Ophthalmology and following cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery and for those will ocular surface pathologies.

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide medical and surgical corneal sub-specialist expertise for patients presenting with acute and chronic corneal disease and trauma. This is based in the emergency and outpatient clinics and provides surgical intervention. The post involves the management of new referral and existing patients already under the care of Ophthalmology and following cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery and for those will ocular surface pathologies.

Person Specification Completed Corneal Fellowship Essential

• 1 year experience in Corneal
• Registered with GMC
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed
• Experience of routine clinical audit

Desirable

• CCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required
• Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology
• Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina

Person Specification Completed Corneal Fellowship Essential

• 1 year experience in Corneal
• Registered with GMC
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed
• Experience of routine clinical audit

Desirable

• CCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required
• Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology
• Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe site

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe site

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)