Locum Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthalmology

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Ipswich is seeking a full-time Locum Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthalmology for a 9-month fixed term to cover maternity leave. The role involves managing clinical responsibilities within the department, developing the oculoplastic service, and joining the on-call rota. Ideal candidates must hold a Full GMC and FRCOphth, with extensive experience in oculoplastic management and ability to supervise junior doctors. Competitive compensation and NHS benefits provided.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full GMC license to practice.
• FRCOphth or equivalent qualification is required.
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultant clinical responsibilities within the department.
• Develop the oculoplastic service.
• Join the on-call consultant rota.

Skills

Expert opinion in oculoplastic management

Managing junior doctors

Communication with patients and other agencies

Organizing outpatient priorities

Ability to work in a team

Education

Full GMC with a license to practice

FRCOphth or Equivalent

Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in relevant specialty

Fellowship in Oculoplastics

Job description

Go back East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthalmology

The closing date is 13 January 2026

We are inviting applications for a full time, Locum Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthamology based at Ipswich Hospital.

This is a 9 month fixed term post ending 31st October 2026 to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to:

• Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, including managing junior doctors within the Acute Referral department and develop the oculoplastic service.
• The precise allocation of session time will be agreed with consultant colleagues, but there will be 8.5 clinical sessions of direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA for professional development and appraisal (10 PA total)
• Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences.
• The applicant will be expected to join the on call consultant rota and paid a supplement for this.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

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Job responsibilities

All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Ophthalmology Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.

Please see the job description attached for all main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Full GMC with a license to practice
• FRCOphth or Equivalent
• Success in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas Equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
• Ability to offer expert opinion in oculoplastic management
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care in patients with eye casualty conditions
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Including managing 2 week wait for skin cancers
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Experience of managing junior doctors
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Fellowship in Oculoplastics
• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, special surgery business unit, and working parties as appropriate
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publication in referred journals

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.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust