Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in Glaucoma

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a principal interest in glaucoma. The role involves advanced surgical procedures, teaching responsibilities, and contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be clinically competent, preferably with a higher degree. This position offers a chance to work in a vibrant community, fully supported by a skilled team in an innovative department.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be on the GMC specialist register or close to completion of specialist training.
• Applicants should have experience with cataract and eye emergency services.
• Desirable to participate in clinical research and audits.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of consultants delivering advanced glaucoma services.
• Perform trabeculectomy and modern glaucoma laser procedures.
• Participate in a 1 in 8 second on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical competency

Knowledge of UK hospitals

Management skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in Glaucoma

The closing date is 24 December 2025

We currently have 1 consultant post to fill at this time.

University Hospitals Dorset is newly formed by a merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals partnered with Bournemouth University. RBH is the designated major acute and emergency hospital in Dorset housing the Eye Centre where the posts are mainly based, and Poole Hospital is the major planned care hospital.

Enjoying all that Dorset has to offer you will be part of a friendly, cohesive, and enthusiastic ophthalmology department, passionate about teaching and providing excellent care. We are equipped with the latest technology in our purpose‑built Eye Centre with 4 eye theatres, eye wards, outpatients and eye emergency department. We have established a pioneering technician‑lead diagnostic Hub at the Dorset Health Village Poole and provide outreach clinics in the surrounding areas. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town attracting British and overseas students.

Applicants will have a principal interest in glaucoma and will be expected to contribute to the cataract and appropriate eye emergency services. They should have a desire to teach and will be expected to participate in clinical audit and governance. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking department. We implement the latest techniques to directly benefit patients. In the glaucoma service we routinely carry out trabeculectomies, tube operations – Baerveldt, Ahmed and MIGS procedures and modern glaucoma lasers including SLT, cyclodiode and endoscopic diode. There is expansion of the glaucoma service. We have an excellent network of supportive glaucoma consultant colleagues throughout Wessex Deanery, the Southwest Region and the major eye centres in the UK.

You will be applying to join a team of 13 consultants covering all subspecialties, 3 associate specialists, 4 Trust grade doctors and 6 Wessex Deanery specialist registrars. Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse specialists and technician specialists.

Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training. Participation in the 1 in 8 second on‑call rota is essential.

We invite you to apply to join us in the UK's premier destination for coastal living with the world's second largest natural harbour, the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sun baked sandy blue flag beaches and the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Terms & Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003. This post is subject to a Criminal Records Disclosure.

As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role
• Knowledge of UK hospitals

Management

• Knowledge of the management, NHS structures and managing waiting lists

Audit & Clinical Governance

• Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust