Locum Vitreo Retina Consultant Ophthalmologist

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is inviting applications for a locum consultant in vitreoretinal surgery. This is a 6-month fixed-term post, potentially extending to 12 months, with plans for a substantive consultant position afterwards. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and engage in key surgical responsibilities. An interest in training fellows and emergency care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in service delivery and run independent VR surgical clinics.
• Provide training for VR surgery fellows.
• Participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota for VR emergencies.

Job description

The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is inviting applications for a locum consultant in vitreoretinal (VR) surgery. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term post, with the potential for extension to 12 months. It is anticipated that the role will be converted into a substantive consultant position following the locum period. The post has been created to provide continuity following the departure of a consultant colleague and to support ongoing demand for tertiary‑level vitreoretinal surgery.

Service & Team

Successful candidate will join a dynamic consultant team delivering care across both BEH and Weston General Hospital (WGH). BEH is a nationally recognised centre for training, teaching and subspecialty ophthalmic care, and is part of the Division of Surgery at UHBW, which was recently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in service delivery and run independent VR surgical clinics
• Provide training for VR surgery fellows
• Participate in the 1-in-4 on‑call rota for VR emergencies

Extended Success

A substantive post is expected to be advertised at the end of the locum term.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.