Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a dedicated Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma. This role involves leading a specialized service, supporting urgent care, and contributing to educational initiatives. With a focus on innovation in patient care, the department is well-positioned for growth and collaboration within the health service.

Benefits

Teaching hospital status

Support for training and teaching aspirations

Qualifications

• Experience in Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship.
• Record of high volume cataract surgery.
• Ability to teach and supervise junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized Glaucoma service for diagnosis and management.
• Participate in Urgent Referral Clinic and contribute to clinic audits.
• Support teaching of undergraduates and develop the service.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Communication

Teaching

Team Building

Patient Focus

Education

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Job summary

The appointee will be based at the main ophthalmic site, Boston House. They will, however, be required to provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service to support the Trust's ophthalmic workload wherever it is located. This will involve regular travel to other sites, in particular Leigh Infirmary where surgery is performed.

Main duties of the job

Lead and develop a specialised Glaucoma service for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of patients who present with all forms of glaucoma. With the current backlogs, there is much enthusiasm to expand virtual glaucoma clinics and care

Participate on a weekly basis in the running of the Urgent Referral Clinic. Accept personal responsibility for the total clinical care of patients referred to them. Contribute to and participate in the development of the service and assist in the delivery of the national 18-week programme.

Collaborate positively with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership for all the staff in the service. Work collaboratively with all staff to establish and sustain a team approach in managing waiting lists, reducing waiting times and ensuring essential services are delivered in line with the Department's and Trust's protocols and patient charter/service requirements.Contribute to Clinical Governance, Clinic Audit and evidence-based practice within the department. Participate in teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates and other health care professionals. Provide supervision and training to junior hospital doctors and to facilitate the expansion of the role of Non-Medical Practitioners. To contribute to the management of ophthalmic services within the Trust. Participate regularly in departmental case review meetings.

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 glaucoma specialist with the desire to build and lead an exemplary Unit that offers timely proven medical and surgical care to our cohort of glaucoma 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.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year 9 PA job plan

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

302-25-7272957MHR-S

Job locations

Boston House - Wigan Health Centre

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LB

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead and develop a specialised Glaucoma service for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of patients who present with all forms of glaucoma. The Trust is keen on increasing virtual clinics and care in all sub-specialities and will expect such clinics as part of the Glaucoma Service.

Participate on a weekly basis in the running of the Urgent Referral Clinic. Contribute to Clinical Governance, Clinic Audit and evidence-based practice within the department. To always promote the Equality Agenda.Participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduates and postgraduates and other health care professionals.

To fully embrace the flexible working practices of the department. To actively support the Clinical Director/Clinical Lead and Trust in continually developing the service, introducing new innovations and working practices and continually improving efficiency. To participate actively in continuing professional development (CPD).

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead and develop a specialised Glaucoma service for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of patients who present with all forms of glaucoma. The Trust is keen on increasing virtual clinics and care in all sub-specialities and will expect such clinics as part of the Glaucoma Service.

Participate on a weekly basis in the running of the Urgent Referral Clinic. Contribute to Clinical Governance, Clinic Audit and evidence-based practice within the department. To always promote the Equality Agenda.Participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduates and postgraduates and other health care professionals.

To fully embrace the flexible working practices of the department. To actively support the Clinical Director/Clinical Lead and Trust in continually developing the service, introducing new innovations and working practices and continually improving efficiency. 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

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

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Boston House - Wigan Health Centre

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LB

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Boston House - Wigan Health Centre

Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LB

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)