Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Surgery

Job overview

We are looking to appoint to a 6.5 PA Part Time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Surgery to be employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be based predominantly at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This is a fixed term post for 9 months.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practising the full remit of the specialty.

Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.

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 successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.