Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist specialized in Medical Retina. This 6-month fixed-term role involves working with a supportive team and managing clinical responsibilities in an expanding department. Ideal candidates should have substantial UK experience, a full GMC registration, and expertise in cataract surgery. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to enhance clinical skills and support a leading consultant team.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's UK experience working at a senior / consultant level.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and proficiency in cataract surgery.
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance process.

Responsibilities

• Take share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department.
• Provide cover for colleagues during leave.
• Contribute to general management of the hospital.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCOphth or Equivalent

Specialist Register Entry (expected)

Job description

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina

10 sessions per week (Monday to Friday - No On Calls)

Fixed Term for 6 months

Closing Date: 23rd January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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• The service is looking to recruit a consultant with an interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, and possibly ROP screening. You must have at least 1 years' UK experience working at a senior / consultant level.
• Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The Ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, Medical retina service, Glaucoma service, ROP screening and Paediatric outpatients.
• The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.

Main duties of the job

• We are a busy and expanding department well supported by the 'orthoptic' and 'optometric' services. The department is fully equipped with fluorescein angiography facilities, B-scan, OCT, Humphrey's visual fields and lasers such as YAG and SLT. This is provided in the dedicated 'ophthalmology outpatients department' on site.
• Applicants will be encouraged to develop their subspecialty expertise and to support the development of a leading ophthalmic consultant team. The ophthalmology department offers general ophthalmic care, a high-volume cataract service, medical retina service, glaucoma service, ROP screening and paediatric outpatients.
• The Clinics are well supported by a team of experienced nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, clinic technicians and dedicated administrators.
• Day case cataract surgery is well established with 5 lists per week, held in our 'day procedures unit', well supported by dedicated ophthalmic theatre staff including a lead ODP.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• The appointee will be expected to:
• Take his/her share of the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department.
• Provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences.
• Medical members of staff are expected to contribute to the general management of the hospital and to develop valued links with the community.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

• Full GMC Registration
• Success in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas Equivalent
• FRCOphth or Equivalent
• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)

Experience and Knowledge

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and proficiency in cataract surgery.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with Eye conditions
• Expertise in cross sectional imaging where specified
• Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
• Expertise in Medical Retina Ophthalmology
• Experience of service development
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty
• ROP screening

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal Skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
• Ability to manage and lead clinical team
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
• Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy

Teaching and Education

• Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Ability to organize and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Appraisal and assessment training skills

Audit / Research and Publications

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Interest and awareness of research methodology
• Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational)
• Ability to achieve objectives
• Good organisational skills

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.