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Locum Consultant - Ophthalmology (Special Interest Glaucoma)
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Applications are invited for a Locum Ophthalmology Consultant (Glaucoma) at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join the Ophthalmology Department which comprises of 7 substantive consultants and a multi-disciplinary team including 6 Specialty Doctors and 2 Specialty trainees,
We are looking for a dynamic colleague to join our department and complement the existing clinical expertise. You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking team dedicated to providing high quality care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Ophthalmology service with the present consultants.
The main duties of the post will include:
* Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Glaucoma, complementary to the other consultants
* Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
* Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
* Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service
About us
This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the Ophthalmology services following the pandemic.
This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post. Applications will be welcomed from both newly accredited trainees and established consultants.
For informal enquires please contact Josh Pilling - Head and Neck Group Clinical Lead & Ophthalmology Consultant. Please arrange any visits via the secretarial team on 01423 553565.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
Qualifications
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6/9 months of receipt of CCT/CESR at the time of interview
* Completed Fellowship Training
* Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
* Extensive practical ophthalmic experience including emergency Ophthalmic patients.
* Post graduate thesis
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.
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