Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Trust Grade SHO Ophthalmology

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 6-month fixed term ophthalmology doctor at Kettering General Hospital. The post involves clinics at Kettering General and Nene Park.

The post holder with take part in casualty clinics. The weekend on call is currently provided at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will be expected to take on call duties in the evenings and weekends as first on call on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Assisting with General and Oculoplastic clinics.

Supporting the Eye Casualty Service and on call service (1weekdays including an out of hours service and weekends).

Regular clinical sessions in outpatient department and peripheral clinics.

Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of consultant staff.

One half day each week is available for academic work/research and continuing education.

Duties will include an administrative element including correspondence, results of investigations, histology and GP liaison.

The post holder will be expected to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the district as allowed by the duties already outlined.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7782171-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with General and Oculoplastic clinics.

Supporting the Eye Casualty Service and on call service (1weekdays including an out of hours service and weekends).

Regular clinical sessions in outpatient department and peripheral clinics.

Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of consultant staff.

One half day each week is available for academic work/research and continuing education.

Duties will include an administrative element including correspondence, results of investigations, histology and GP liaison.

The post holder will be expected to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the district as allowed by the duties already outlined.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with General and Oculoplastic clinics.

Supporting the Eye Casualty Service and on call service (1weekdays including an out of hours service and weekends).

Regular clinical sessions in outpatient department and peripheral clinics.

Liaison with other departments on and off the KGH site at the request of consultant staff.

One half day each week is available for academic work/research and continuing education.

Duties will include an administrative element including correspondence, results of investigations, histology and GP liaison.

The post holder will be expected to participate in post graduate educational activities organised by the department and within the district as allowed by the duties already outlined.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputies from time to time for absent colleagues.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration

Desirable

  • FRC Ophth or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Four years full time postgraduate training or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis
  • At least two of which will be a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee
  • Understand current clinical issues in Ophthalmology
  • Knowledge of UK health systems and practices
  • Understand the needs for clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience with Medical Retina clinics including laser treatment
Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration

Desirable

  • FRC Ophth or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Four years full time postgraduate training or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis
  • At least two of which will be a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee
  • Understand current clinical issues in Ophthalmology
  • Knowledge of UK health systems and practices
  • Understand the needs for clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience with Medical Retina clinics including laser treatment

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Mr Venkatadri Sampat

venkatadri.sampat@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7782171-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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