Job summary
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with Special Interest in Retina
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, to cover a planned career break.
The dates of the fixed term post would be 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2026.
The successful candidate will also provide, along with the other Consultants in the Unit, a general Ophthalmology service, the exact nature of which will depend on the skills of the successful candidate.
This post is based across our sites at Stoke Mandeville , Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register. It is Trust policy that without CCT, an offer as Locum Consultant can be given for a 6 months fixed term contract, with possibility of it being extended for a further 6 months, but cannot go over 12 months in total.
Main duties of the job
The key duties and responsibilities are: -
General Ophthalmology responsibilities including on call
Specialist medical and surgical retina services
Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe/Amersham General Hospital
Operating
Teaching
Other care of inpatients or outpatients
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
Participation in Clinical Governance
Service development
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description (including proposed job plan) and person specification documents attached for more details.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description (including proposed job plan) and person specification documents attached for more details.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
- General training in Ophthalmology to CCT / CESR level
- Recognised Higher degree
- Recognised Fellowship (level 4 training) in retinal surgery
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training in Ophthalmology with additional training in retinal surgery to specialist level
- Experience of management and delivery of high-volume low-complexity cataract surgery
- Evidence of executive decision-making at consultant level
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence for surgical and clinical skills in Ophthalmic surgery to undertake a consultant role
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Special Requirements
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
- General training in Ophthalmology to CCT / CESR level
- Recognised Higher degree
- Recognised Fellowship (level 4 training) in retinal surgery
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training in Ophthalmology with additional training in retinal surgery to specialist level
- Experience of management and delivery of high-volume low-complexity cataract surgery
- Evidence of executive decision-making at consultant level
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence for surgical and clinical skills in Ophthalmic surgery to undertake a consultant role
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Special Requirements
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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.
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.
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).
