Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmology Consultant to join its multi-disciplinary team. You will lead clinical services and enhance patient care within the department, while also being involved in the education of junior staff. The role demands broad experience in Ophthalmology, including high-volume cataract surgery, and a commitment to clinical governance. This position offers a contributory role in shaping the department's educational and clinical standards, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring attitude to patients and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and relatives.
• Possess a flexible approach to hours of work with notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service and clinical care in Ophthalmology.
• Contribute to teaching other staff, including medical and paramedical staff.
• Demonstrate improvements to quality within Clinical Governance arrangements.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work well within a team

Caring attitude to patients

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full GMC registration

On the specialist register

MD or equivalent Higher Degree

Tools

Openeyes

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivatedOphthalmology Consultant with Medical retina, Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplasticsub-specialty skills to join our dedicated and professional multi-disciplinedophthalmic team. Applicants will be expected to have broad generalOphthalmology experience with a proven track record of high-volume cataractsurgery.

You will be a highly valued member of the team bringingyour expertise and skills to a busy Ophthalmology department. Thepost will be complementary to the current sub-specialty interests of MedicalRetina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus andCornea.

The service is supported by an expanding number ofSpecialty Doctors, Orthoptists and Specialist Nurses.

This is a consultant post at 1.0 WTE including2 theatre session, outpatient clinics, admin and SPA. This post does have an on-call requirement:First on call one night a week 5-9pm and second on call 1:4 Weekends - 9am to9pm.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Ophthalmology Department and are expected to provide a high-quality service and ensure excellent patientcare.

Main Responsibilities include:

(a)ClinicalServices:The appointed clinician will, together with Consultantcolleagues, be responsible for the planning, delivery and improvement of clinical care in Ophthalmology at Barnsley Hospital.

(b)Trainingand Education:Contributeto the teaching of other grades of staff,both with in and outside the department,including medical staff, nurses, paramedical staff and scientific and technical staff.

Consider a role as Educational Supervisor/ Clinical Supervisor for Specialist Registrars, Core Trainees, FoundationDoctors.

(c) Clinical Governance:Thepost-holder will be expected to demonstrate continuing improvements to thequality of service provided within the framework of the Trusts ClinicalGovernance arrangements.

(d)Management:To contributeto the management process within the Trust through participation in planning,projector liaise on groups as appropriate.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and dutiesand maybe subject to review from time to time,in the light of the changing requirements of the service. The duties will bereflected in the Job Plan, which will be subject to review once a year by theconsultant, Clinical Director and Medical Director.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• On the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree.

Specific Job Requirements

• Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies
• Good interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Have a flexible approach to hours of work with notice

Personal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Clinical governance understanding
• Be caring and diplomatic
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology
• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
• Show ability to learn from experience
• Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload
• Knowledge of Openeyes

Audit

• Evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.
• Completion of at least one audit project
• Willingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects

Experience

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
• Ability to run independent cataract lists
• Experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees
• Evidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met

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.

Clinical Lead and Consultant Ophthalmologist