Overview
The Department of Ophthalmology at James Cook University Hospital is looking to appoint an NHS Locum consultant ophthalmologist with a view to making substantive to augment the services we provide at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
The department is a cohesive unit which has expanded over the last ten years, covering all major sub-speciality areas within ophthalmology. The candidate should have appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant sub-specialty area. The department offers research facilities and opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a specific requirement for a paediatric ophthalmology subspecialty.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of paediatric ophthalmology.
* The post holder will join the on-call rota on a 1 in 16/18 rota (with prospective cover in DCC).
* The candidate will possess the appropriate surgical and clinical experience to undertake specialist care in the relevant subspecialty area.
* The post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
* The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* A formal job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director three months after the commencement date, and the plan will be reviewed annually.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have formed a group structure to enable closer working across the two organisations. This does not represent a merger; both trusts remain separate while working together as University Hospitals Tees when appropriate. The two trusts are the area’s largest employers, with a budget of 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
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-HNO-MED-7490520
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job description
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for the main responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Full GMC registration
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of AAC
Desirable
* Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
* Extensive experience in General Ophthalmology
* Subspecialist experience in Paediatrics
* Ability to undertake ROP screening
* Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
* Recognised subspeciality fellowship or evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Good leadership skills
* Effective communication with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Caring attitude to patients
* Commitment to teamwork and CME
* Clear recognition of boundaries for sessional work outside the hospital
* Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Knowledge and Skills
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
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For visa information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available via the linked GOV.UK guidance.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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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