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Locum Oculoplastic Consultant
The closing date is 29 July 2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We wish to welcome a locum consultant with experience in orbit and Oculoplastics to join a team of two other Oculoplastic consultants, two fellows and a nurse specialist in a department that has a strong focus on research, development and training.
You will be exposed to the subspecialties of Oculoplastic, orbit and thyroid clinics as well as an array of MDT clinics and surgical opportunities.
Regular operating sessions will provide training opportunity for fellows and trainees. There is an opportunity for endonasal DCR surgery, orbital surgery and oculoplastic surgery both elective and emergency in a tertiary hospital setting.
The department has strong links to the University of Southampton and is the region's leading provider of eye care with global and UK wide research and education activity. The post will provide opportunity for professional development.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job responsibilities
You will lead multiple clinics and theatres per week. MDT meetings (skin cancer, neuro-orbital, head & neck, skull base etc) should be attended by the selected candidate multiple times on a weekly basis for patient afferent to the orbital and oculoplastic clinics. On occasions you may be asked to liaise with various Trust teams in order support clinical decision making on cancer, inflammatory disease and congenital malformations in patients originating from other departments. Teaching and junior doctor supervision is mandatory requirement of the post.
Possible orbital and oculoplastic ad hoc theatre lists may be necessary to accommodate emergency patients.
Occasional requests of supporting Neurosurgery, ENT, MaxFax and MOHS may be possible outside the Eye Department in the Trust.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Full GMC registration.
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Fellowship training in Oculoplastics and Orbit
- Candidate must have a strong orbital and oculoplastic training experience in a well
-Recognised orbital fellowship programme
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).You will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on TBC. Job Reference; 188-MA60625This vacancy closes on or before; 29th July 2025Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Fellowship training in Oculoplastics
* Orbital training experience
* Ability to do general ophthalmology on call at consultant level
* Adnexal emergency, trauma and tumour MDT experience
* Should have received training in Clinical Supervision
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* MD or PhD
* Publication in high impact journals
* Clinical trials experience
* Should have received training in Educational Supervision
* CCT or within 3 months of completion of CCT
Aptitudes and skills
* Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
* Ability to complete Audit
* High degree of surgical & clinical skills in managing management of adnexal diseases in adults and children management skills & experience. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role.
* Experience in teaching / training other professionals.
* Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Working Together
* Always Improving
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.
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