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Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatric and Strabismus

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 June 2025

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Job summary

This role will be to support Paediatric services at Dorset County Hospital as we take our first steps towards One Dorset Ophthalmology service. The successful candidate will join our three current consultants with Paediatric interest at UHD and work closely with the team to deliver services across the county.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3655

Job locations

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role
  • Knowledge of UK hospitals

Management

Essential

  • Knowledge of the management, NHS structures and managing waiting lists

Audit & Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Higher degree MSc, MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical competency to carry out role
  • Knowledge of UK hospitals

Management

Essential

  • Knowledge of the management, NHS structures and managing waiting lists

Audit & Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of clinical audits and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead and Consultant Ophthalmologist

James Kersey

James.kersey@uhd.nhs.uk

03000196068

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3655

Job locations

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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