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Locum Consultant Ophthamology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (6 Months fix term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
164-7407869
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Medical centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/09/2025 23:59

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Locum Glaucoma Consultant

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

We are looking to offer a Locum Consultant Post for a 6 month fix term contract with a special interest in Glaucoma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to complement the current Glaucoma service provision.

Main duties of the job

THE POST

 Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to complement the current Glaucoma service provision.

 The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to, acute ophthalmology, general ophthalmology and would have on-call commitments.

 As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we are extending our Ophthalmology service to include some consultant led evening and weekend work. This will be mutually agreed as part of the job plan and the number of PAs adjusted accordingly.

 The department has a heavy teaching and training commitment towards medical students, specialist trainees, nurses and other visiting doctors. The appointee will be expected to contribute to this educational activity from time to time.

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key job responsibilities 
 
DUTIES
 
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan. 
 
 
Clinical
 
A full range of Ophthalmology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
 
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Ophthalmic service.
 
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
 
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
 
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service.  If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
 
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
 
 
Governance and Audit
 
Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Evidence-Based Practice. Each directorate has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead.  
 
 
Teaching
 
Both main campuses of the Trust are major centres for undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
 
The Trust works to ensure the best possible placements and training for both undergraduates and junior doctors and to ensure consultant trainers & teachers are developed and supported. The Trust facilitates this through agreeing appropriate job plans, a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through CPD.
 
 
Research 
 
The Trust has extremely close links with Nottingham University and has academic departments in the majority of its clinical specialties. There are University and Trust research facilities. The Trust has a research strategy and management framework which aligns its funding for research with the research and innovations activities it supports. Consultants who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance.
 
 
Other Duties as Agreed
 
The appointee may wish to take on other roles alongside their clinical role.  Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc,) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted, so that the impact upon the specialty can be fully considered and any job plan amendments undertaken should the additional role be accepted.
 
 
Working Conditions
 
JOB PLAN & TIMETABLE 
 
The following draft Job Plan reflects our best assessment of what the final plan will be.  
 
This service provided by the Ophthalmology Specialty and your main base is Queens Medical Centre, you might have to attend City Campus on occasion.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM Face to Face Clinic Face to Face Clinic Virtual Clinic Face to Face Clinic
PM Face to Face Clinic
 
Once finalised, activities may not be scheduled on the actual sessions shown but will be agreed with the post holder prior to starting.  
 
 
PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES:
 
Direct Clinical Care:
 
Emergency duties - predictable
Emergency duties - unpredictable
Operating session (including pre/post op)
Ward rounds
Out-patient or other clinics 5
Clinical Diagnostic Work
Other patient treatment / consultation
Multi-disciplinary meetings
Patient administration and e-Vetting 2
Travelling time between sites
Sub Total
 
 
Supporting Professional Activities
 
Training (Postgraduate)
Medical Education (Undergraduate)
CPD, Appraisal, Job Planning 1
Audit
Research
Clinical Management
Other
Sub Total 1
 
TOTAL PAs 8
 
 
The department is introducing extended working weekdays (7.00am to 8.00pm), including Saturday and Sunday working as part of the regular timetable. The successful candidate will be expected to support this. 
 
Out-patient clinic booking rules are being standardized for general and specialist clinics. For most subspecialties the basic rule is 4 new and 8 follow up for a 1 PA list for the consultant. Additional 8 follow up cases for first junior (ST5 – Fellow, SAS grade and optometrist), and 6 for the second junior allocated to the list. 
 
The final numbers can be decided and agreed at the first formal job planning session, but a very compelling reason will be expected to deviate from these numbers.
 
Clinics will run as a combination of face to face and virtual review clinics.
 
Flexibility within clinics and theatre sessions may be required according to the needs of the service. If the post holder is required to work weekends, then time off in lieu will be given.
 
Successful candidates are encouraged to take on Additional Programme Activities once they have settled into their post. This will be discussed at yearly job planning meetings.
 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
  • CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
  • FRCS, FRCOphth. or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Full general ophthalmic surgical training with sub-specialty expertise in Glaucoma
  • Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within a Glaucoma service.

Personal

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Planning and practical

Essential criteria
  • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
  • Able so supervise junior staff effectively
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Enright
Job title
SGM Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Adrian Kwa - Head of Service -  [email protected]

 

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