Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with Interest in Oculoplastic

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their team in Wigan. The successful candidate will provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service, maintain responsibility for patients, and engage in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff. Required qualifications include MBBS, FRCOphth, and proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology. This role offers a full-time position with a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per year along with a fixed-term contract of six months.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC required.
• Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology with broad specialty experience.
• Ability to carry out high-volume cataract surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for day cases and outpatients.
• Take part in the Consultant on call rota (1:8).
• Carry out teaching duties and actively participate in the education programme.

Skills

Compassionate clinician

Ability to communicate clearly

Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology

Ability to organise and prioritise work

Experience in teaching junior medical staff

Education

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Consultant Ophthalmology service for day cases and outpatients, maintaining responsibility for patients, their care, and department functioning.
• Provide specialist lacrimal and oculoplastic expertise to serve the local population.
• Take part in the Consultant on call rota (1:8).
• Carry out teaching duties and actively participate 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, actively engaging in continuing professional development (CPD).

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree.
• FRCOphth or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC.
• Glaucoma Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology with broad specialty experience.
• 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.
• Computer literate.
• Motivated and ambitious.
• Compassionate clinician.
• 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.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Specialty specific exams.
• MD/MS.
• Evidence of commitment to team building.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching.
• Formal training in teaching skills.
• Sub‑specialty training in Glaucoma.
• Management training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Boston House – Wigan Health Centre

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LB

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/

Job Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025. Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade: Consultant. Salary: £109 725 to £145 478 a year 10 PA job plan. Contract: Fixed term (6 months). Working pattern: Full time. Reference number: 302‑25‑7658564‑MHR‑S. Job location: Boston House – Wigan Health Centre, Frog Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LB.