Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Ocular Plastics) - Lancashire

Medacs Healthcare; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Blackpool is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Ocular Plastics. Offer competitive hourly rates and flexible scheduling, with responsibilities including patient treatment and emergency management. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and significant experience at Consultant level. Join a supportive team committed to providing high-quality eye care.

Benefits

Weekly payroll on Fridays

Free life support courses

Career support with Medacs Academy

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered and pass an enhanced background check.
• Relevant experience at Consultant level required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care, diagnosing and treating eye diseases.
• Manage emergency and specialist eye treatment clinics.
• Support patients and families with clear communication.

Skills

Surgical skills

Patient communication

Team leadership

Education

GMC registered Doctor

Experience at Consultant level

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Client Name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics)
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday + 1:5 On Calls

Details: Consultant or senior SAS grade for oculoplastics. Must be able to operate autonomously in clinic and be lead surgeon (without support) on independent lists, both LA and GA. 4 days a week, with potential to take part in 1/8 on-call consultant rota, following consultant of the week model
Location: Victoria Hospital Blackpool

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

In your role as an Ophthalmology Doctor at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will rely on your superior surgical skills, dexterity, and coordination to treat a diverse range of disorders, improving or in some cases fully restoring a patient's sight. Your extensive knowledge will help you explore all the treatment possibilities and enjoy a gratifying career.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As an Ophthalmology Doctor with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you will:

• Provide routine care, diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries as well as performing corrective surgeries.
• Manage emergency and specialist eye treatment clinics.
• Liaise with medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality treatment.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain findings using a variety of methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

So, if you are an experienced Ophthalmology Doctor with the determination to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.