Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Corneal Specialist to complete a supportive team of specialists covering North Cumbria. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for candidates who are interested in developing innovative ophthalmic practice; helping to bridge the gap between acute hospital care, community and primary care. Our post offers an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist to help us develop a 'whole system' approach to delivering safe and effective modern eye care.
The successful candidate will join a team of consultant ophthalmologists, with specialist interests, who provide general ophthalmic services across North Cumbria to serve a population of approx. 360,000 with some referrals also coming from part ofSouth West Scotland and West Northumbria
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Details Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7309189
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
Desirable
* Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
* Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
* Clinical Governance
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.
Desirable
* Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery
* ROP, infant eye screening and examination
Management and Administrative Essential
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
* Ability to cover on call
Desirable
* Experience of audit management
Teaching Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care
Desirable
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Teaching of non-medical health professionals
* Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential
* Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities Essential
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Team loyalty
* Positive approach to lessons learnt
* Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
* IT Skills / Presentation Skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes Essential
* Participation in on call and emergency cover.
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
Desirable
* Post CCT fellowship in applicable sub-specialty
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
* Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Ophthalmology
* Clinical Governance
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of clinical Ophthalmology problems both emergency and elective and in primary care
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the clinical care of patients.
Desirable
* Experience in High Volume Cataract surgery
* ROP, infant eye screening and examination
Management and Administrative Essential
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
* Ability to cover on call
Desirable
* Experience of audit management
Teaching Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for Ophthalmic care
Desirable
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Teaching of non-medical health professionals
* Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential
* Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities Essential
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Team loyalty
* Positive approach to lessons learnt
* Confident approach without being arrogant
Desirable
* IT Skills / Presentation Skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes Essential
* Participation in on call and emergency cover.
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence
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
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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