Locum Consultant In Ophthalmology

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Nhs Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday

Flexible working options

Wellbeing services

Cycle to work

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in paediatric ophthalmology and adult motility. The role is based across Trust sites, primarily at Wakefield, and includes a 40-hour week with a 12-month fixed term contract.

The post involves outpatient clinics, day case surgery, and on-call duties. Applicants should have FRCOphth/FRCS or equivalent and full GMC registration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• General ophthalmology with subspecialty interest in paediatrics and adult motility.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
• Face-to-face and virtual clinics with theatre sessions as applicable.
• On-call and out-of-hours duties as per rota and trust policies.

Skills

GMC Registration

Clear communication

Flexible / adaptable

Willingness to learn

Compassionate care

Education

Medical degree from recognised medical school

FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology (with a subspeciality interest in paediatric ophthalmology and adult motility)

Job reference: 001642

Band and Salary (will be pro rated for roles less than 37.5 hours): Consultant - £113,565 - £150,569 (2026/2027 pay scales)

Closing date: 13/11/2026

Department: 163501 - Ophthalmology - Trustwide

Location: Trustwide UK

Employment type: Fixed Term / Temporary

Staff Group: Medical and Dental

Hours Per Week: 40

Contract length: 12 months

About the role

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Whilst the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. Most People do work from two sites, If they have to travel between sites during the day then that is reflected in the job plan as travel. The department provides Secretarial support and office accommodation in the Eye Centre.

The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.

Main duties

• Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Paediatrics and Adult Motility.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
• Workload includes seeing about 12 patients in Face to Face clinic and 24 patients in Virtual clinic. In theatre if Cataract expected to do about 7-8 Cases. Paediatric and Adult Motility theatre. Also ROP screening in Neonatal unit.
• Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
• On-call duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:8.5 Rota, currently assessed as 0.8 PA.
• Consultant are normally working at one site only for whole day but if in job plan there is travel involved during the day then it is paid as 0.25 PA DCC activity.
• Time off in Lieu or Compensatory rest is provided for out of hours work in line with the National consultant Contract.
• 1.5 Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service. Any department roles will carry additional SPA.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

Essential person specification requirements

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Wide experience in management of Paediatric and Adult Motility patients.
• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Computer literate
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients.
• Caring and compassionate
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and use hospital systems and processes, and adhere to local policies
• Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description

Contact information

For further information please contact in the first instance Mr. Narendra Dhingra, telephone: [phone]

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme, home electronics scheme, cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria), car lease salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility criteria), working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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