Glaucoma Consultant Ophthalmologist — Locum

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) to join a large ophthalmology department in Grimsby. The post involves 11 programmed activities per week, including 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, plus 1 PA for on-call work, with flexible working considered.

The role includes glaucoma face-to-face and virtual clinics, consultant on-call duties, supervision of trainees, and active participation in audit and teaching.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Experience relevant to sub-specialisation of the current post
• Postgraduate degree: MD/PhD or postgraduate qualification in Education or significant training experience
• Evidence of ophthalmology fellowship training
• Clinical judgement and risk management skills
• Ability to lead and manage medical/surgical teams
• Commitment to teaching, audit and research

Responsibilities

• Provide Glaucoma face-to-face and virtual clinics
• Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and job plan
• Provide trustwide 1 in 10 on call cover
• Supervise trainee staff within the Trust
• Help with advice and management of emergency Glaucoma patients with the on-call team
• Work flexibly to provide adequate cover for colleagues for smooth service delivery

Skills

GMC Registration

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MD/PhD or postgraduate qualification in Education

Experience in postgraduate training

Job description

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) to join a large ophthalmology department in Grimsby. The post involves 11 programmed activities per week, including 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, plus 1 PA for on-call work, with flexible working considered.

The role includes glaucoma face-to-face and virtual clinics, consultant on-call duties, supervision of trainees, and active participation in audit and teaching.