Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS 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.