Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with Interest in Oculoplastic

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic. This position involves providing inpatient and outpatient care, contributing to medical education, and leading a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must hold an MBBS, be fully registered with the GMC, and possess a strong commitment to professional development. The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide specialist services to the local population. Training opportunities are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the specialty.
• Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery.
• Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for outpatients.
• Provide a specialist lacrimal and oculoplastic expertise.
• Participate in clinical audit and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues

Experience in teaching junior medical staff

Commitment to continuing professional development

Computer Literate

Education

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Job description

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.

Main Duties of the Job

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an experienced Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic.

About Us

Why be a cog when you can be the wheel for change? 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.

Job Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Specialty specific exams
• MD/MS

Additional

Essential

• Computer literate
• Motivated and ambitious
• Compassionate clinician

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to team building
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues

Experience

Essential

• Glaucoma Fellowship or equivalent experience
• Proven Clinical experience in Ophthalmology, with a broad experience of the specialty
• Ability to carry out high volume cataract surgery
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Able to plan and develop the service
• Experience of working in and leading a multi‑disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Experience in undergraduate teaching
• Formal training in teaching skills
• Subspecialty training in Glaucoma
• Management training

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