Overview
The Department of Ophthalmology at James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint an NHS Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a view to becoming substantive to augment the services at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
The ophthalmology department is a cohesive unit which has expanded over the last ten years, covering all major sub-speciality areas within ophthalmology. The successful candidate will join the corneal & external eye disease team. The department has a busy corneal and external eye diseases service, currently led by a single corneal consultant, and has recruited another corneal subspecialist to manage the workload.
Responsibilities
The primary focus is to deliver a comprehensive subspecialty medical and surgical corneal service for the hospital catchment area, supporting the existing consultant in the service.
The candidate should be familiar and proficient in the surgical management of modern corneal grafting techniques for emergency conditions and for patients requiring long-term visual rehabilitation.
The appointed consultant will provide support and guidance to the eye casualty team for acute corneal and external eye disease disorders.
The consultant will contribute to emergency ophthalmic care through participation in the general consultant on-call rota and provide general ophthalmic care for non-subspecialty conditions.
There are established research facilities within the hospital and department, with opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The post holder will join the on-call rota on a 1 in 16/18 rota (with prospective cover in DCC).
About us
The group model maintains separate trusts while enabling scale and strategic decisions to benefit the group and patients. This is not a merger; both trusts remain distinct but can be known as University Hospitals Tees when working together. The trusts are major employers with a budget around £1.2 billion and more than 15,000 staff, delivering services across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, County Durham and beyond.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year, 10 PA Contract
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Job location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job description
Please see the full job description and person specification documents for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Full GMC registration
* FRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
* Training in appraisal techniques
* Relevant CCT or equivalent ("equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of AAC
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential
* Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
* Subspecialist experience in Corneal surgery and management of external eye diseases
* Ability to manage corneal emergencies
* Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
* Recognised subspecialty fellowship or evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognised medical institution
Desirable
* Ability to undertake high-volume cataract surgery with a complex case mix
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising resident medical staff
* Evidence of management and administration experience
Desirable
* Other teaching skills/experience
* Management training
* Success in obtaining funding for research
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Good leadership skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable
* IT skills
* Experience in team working outside of work
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure will be sought to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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