Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina
10 sessions per week (Monday to Friday - No On Calls)
Fixed Term for 6 months
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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* The service is looking to recruit a consultant with an interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, and possibly ROP screening. You must have at least 1 years' UK experience working at a senior / consultant level.
* Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The Ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, Medical retina service, Glaucoma service, ROP screening and Paediatric outpatients.
* The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
Main duties of the job
* We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the 'orthoptic' and 'optometric' services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey's visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated 'ophthalmology outpatients department' on site.
* Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
* The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
* Day case cataract surgery is well established with 5 lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit', supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words դատ on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
* Effective Open Communication
* Excellence and safety in everything we do
* Challenge but support
* Expect respect and dignity
* Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* The appointee will be expected to:
* Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department.
* Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences.
* Medical members of staff are expected to contribute to the general management of the hospital and to develop valued links with the community.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached süste.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
* Full GMC Registration
Desirable
* Success in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas Equivalent
* FR apprenduesthi or Equivalent
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