Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with Interest in Oculoplastic

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology specializing in oculoplastic. The successful candidate will provide essential care for inpatients and outpatients, lead an exemplary unit, and contribute to the education of junior staff. The department is positioned for change, emphasizing quality care and training, with strong ties to medical schools for placements. This role includes a commitment to clinical governance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant in Ophthalmology.
• Strong background in oculoplastic procedures.
• Willingness to engage in teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for day cases and out-patients.
• Participate in teaching junior medical staff and nursing teams.
• Take part in clinical audit and governance within the department.

Skills

Oculoplastic expertise

Teaching experience

Clinical governance

Job description

A vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join our busy team providing a Consultant Ophthalmology service for inpatients, day cases and outpatients, with continuing responsibility for the patients, their care and the effective running of the department.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic. Join our small friendly department that has always punched above its weight in patient focused service delivery. With fresh leadership and new strategies, the department is now poised for change and expansion, ready to transform to an Eye Unit with equal emphasis on training and teaching, whilst we continue to deliver safe patient care and quality patient experience.

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic oculoplastic specialist with the desire to build and lead an exemplary unit that offers timely proven medical and surgical care to our cohort of patients. WWL NHS FT has recently acquired Teaching hospital status and will fully support the individual in their training and teaching aspirations. Our Trust has in the past year built a close relationship with the Edge Hill University Medical School to offer undergraduate and postgraduate placements to medical students. We welcome any requests for departmental visits and informal discussions in relation to the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for day cases and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients, their care and the effective functioning of the department.
• Provide specialist lacrimal and oculoplastic expertise for the Trust to serve the local population.
• Take part in the Consultant on call rota (1:8).
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the education programme of junior medical staff, nurses and AHPs.
• Provide supervision and training to junior hospital doctors.
• Participate in clinical audit, evidence-based practice and clinical governance within the department.
• Participate in regional sub-speciality audit and clinical governance to participate actively in continuing professional development (CPD).

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025.