Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Retina

Integrated Care System; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Retina for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role includes general Ophthalmology responsibilities, outpatient clinics, surgeries, and teaching. Applicants must have GMC registration and relevant subspecialty training to contribute effectively to the team and ensure high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• GMC Registration is mandatory.
• Ability to provide specialist medical and surgical retina services.
• Experience of managing and delivering cataract surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide general Ophthalmology and specialist services.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and teaching.
• Participate in Clinical Governance and adhere to Trust values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

General training in Ophthalmology to CCT / CESR level

Recognised Higher degree

Recognised Fellowship in retinal surgery

Job description

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Retina

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with Special Interest in Retina

We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, to cover a planned career break.

The dates of the fixed term post would be 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2026.

The successful candidate will also provide, along with the other Consultants in the Unit, a general Ophthalmology service, the exact nature of which will depend on the skills of the successful candidate.

This post is based across our sites at Stoke Mandeville , Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals.

Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register. It is Trust policy that without CCT, an offer as Locum Consultant can be given for a 6 months fixed term contract, with possibility of it being extended for a further 6 months, but cannot go over 12 months in total.

Main duties of the job

The key duties and responsibilities are: -

General Ophthalmology responsibilities including on call

Specialist medical and surgical retina services

Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe/Amersham General Hospital

Operating

Teaching

Other care of inpatients or outpatients

Clinical and other administration as required by agreement

Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates

Participation in Clinical Governance

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description (including proposed job plan) and person specification documents attached for more details.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• General training in Ophthalmology to CCT / CESR level
• Recognised Higher degree
• Recognised Fellowship (level 4 training) in retinal surgery

Experience

• Appropriate training in Ophthalmology with additional training in retinal surgery to specialist level
• Experience of management and delivery of high-volume low-complexity cataract surgery
• Evidence of executive decision-making at consultant level

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
• Evidence for surgical and clinical skills in Ophthalmic surgery to undertake a consultant role
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Communication skills should be highly developed
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
• Experience of clinical audit

Special Requirements

• GMC Registration
• Ability to travel to and between sites

Trust 'CARE' Values

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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.