Locum Consultant Ophthalmology | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology with a specialty in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Join a dedicated team and contribute to advancing clinical services and educational programs while providing essential patient care. The role requires active participation in outpatient clinics, audits, and medical education across various specialities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing Paediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus.
• Involvement in retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds.
• Participation in audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Ophthalmology services.
• Participate in the Medical Audit.
• Engage in teaching and training of trainees.

Skills

Management of Paediatric ophthalmology

Management of strabismus

Clinical audit participation

Education

Fellowship in Ophthalmology

Specialist training in Paediatric Ophthalmology

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited to apply for Locum Consultant Ophthalmology - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Team and requirements

The successful candidate will join a team of 6 other Consultant Ophthalmologists, 5 middle grade/training doctors and an exceptional team of allied health professionals. The applicant will be experienced in the management of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds, general and acute ophthalmic conditions. They will be expected to actively participate in audit projects and contribute to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service including the development of nursing and allied health professionals in extended roles.

About the department

The eye department serves Milton Keynes and the immediate surrounding areas consisting of a modern outpatient and day case surgery unit. This happy and self-contained unit is situated within the hospital campus with easy access, onsite parking and nearby railway links. Fast trains from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston are regular, with a journey time of under 40 minutes.

Job Profile and Outline

• Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

The appointee will participate in commitments along with Consultant colleagues to provide full clinical services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service. Being on call will be required once the department has moved to this model. The on-call model will be 2.43 weeks a year. The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP’s, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff.

NHS Plan and Services

The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery.

MKUH context

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a district general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Weekly timetable and Job Plan

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We are a teaching unit with trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program. The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below:

• 2 Paediatric clinics
• 1.5 Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list)
• 1 Virtual clinic
• 1 ROP ward round
• 0.5 Adult Strabismus
• 1.0 Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor)
• 1.0 Core SPA
• 1.0 Electronic Triage
• 1.0 Admin

The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.

The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025