Job summary
Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Surgeon. We are keen to accept applications from candidates with a special interest in all subspecialties, excluding VR. We are taking applications for a locum consultant.
The candidate appointed will work on the Warrington site but will be expected to work in other Trust sites if there is further expansion to ophthalmology services.
This is a full-time post in Ophthalmology and will include on call cover of 1 in 14 for 2nd on call.
Applicants are required to be a Registered Medical Practitioner, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.
Main duties of the job
Shared core clinical activities, to include triaging referrals, offer consultant support to junior members of staff
Managing outpatient clinics, in patient review and surgical waiting lists in conjunction with the relevant administrative teams.
Provide support to emergency clinics and give advice to the emergency triage service.
Communicating with families, GP's and other supporting professionals.
Attendance and participation at clinical governance and audit sessions.
Delivery of sub -specialty clinics.
Provide support to emergency clinics and junior staff when working on site.
May include remote sessions with a developed virtual service which is dependent on the subspecialty.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Details Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
370-MEDLCOPH-1627A
Job locations
Warrington
Warrington
WA51QG
Job description Job responsibilities
Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses, other staff, and agencies
Good interpersonal skills
An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Job description Job responsibilities
Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses, other staff, and agencies
Good interpersonal skills
An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Person Specification Essential Essential
* Years experience
Desirable
* specific experience
essential Essential
* full gmc registration
essential Essential
* oEvidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
Person Specification Essential Essential
* Years experience
Desirable
* specific experience
essential Essential
* full gmc registration
essential Essential
* oEvidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington
Warrington
WA51QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington
Warrington
WA51QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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