# Consultant - Paediatric Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatric-ophthalmology/0e98607c-cb43-4656-8962-d26bb00a250f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatric-ophthalmology/0e98607c-cb43-4656-8962-d26bb00a250f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Blackburn - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T15:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T13:01:13.762Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Burnley/East_Lancashire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology_Paediatric/Ophthalmology_Paediatric-v7990166 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7990166?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently.  We need a well-motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever-increasing referrals.  The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service. ### Main duties of the job East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.  Please note the job plan advertised in an example. Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register. Minimum Requirements: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice Entry on specialist register via:- - CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights - FRCOphth or equivalent ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals. The Level Three NICU is based at BGH. The candidate should have         experience in ROP screening. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. ## Job Details We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently. We need a well-motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever-increasing referrals. The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service. ## Job Description East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example. Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register. Minimum Requirements: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice Entry on specialist register via:- CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights FRCOphth or equivalent ## Responsibilities The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals. The Level Three NICU is based at BGH. The candidate should have experience in ROP screening. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Ability to teach clinical skills, teach and lecture on specialty - Experience in teaching and supervision of resident doctors and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs - Operative teaching to resident doctors and colleagues **Desirable** - GMC accredited clinical and educational supervisor status ### Training **Essential** - Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty - Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients ### Experience **Essential** - Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management. - Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities - Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate **Desirable** - Previous experience of a management or leadership role. - Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service and contribute to service development ### Attainments **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - Entry on GMC specialist register via CCT(proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of inerview), CESR or European Community Rights - MBChB - Appropriate higher surgical qualifications (e.g. FRCS) **Desirable** - Postgraduate thesis/Higher Degree (e.g. MD/Ph.D) ### Personal/Disposition **Essential** - Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team - Ability to collaboratively formulate and work to a job plan - Insight into personal strengths and weaknesses - Amenable, honest and reliable - Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Opticians, nurses and other agencies - Ability to work under pressure - Commitment to Continuing Professional Development - Good time management skills - Aligned to NHS and Trust values **Desirable** - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 305.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1761) - [job description approved (pdf, 576.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332719) - [benefits of working at elht (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2405) - [additional candidate information 2024 (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2494) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.