Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Teaching and audit
Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Teaching and audit
Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Teaching and audit
Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
- Interpersonal skills
Evidence of leadership
- Interpersonal skills
Communication Skills
- Qualifications and Training
FRCOph or equivalent
- Qualifications and Training
Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Teaching and audit
Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
- Qualifications and Training
MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Qualifications and Training
Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
- Qualifications and Training
Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)
- Academic Achievements and Research
A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Academic Achievements and Research
Publications in recognised journals
Job overview
NHS Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist– Special interest in Paediatrics
Summary of the Post
This post is to support our large and specialist paediatric unit based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at Northampton General Hospital and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. The post holder will also help lead and develop this service as well as being an active member of the wider Ophthalmology team.
The post will ideally suit a forward-thinking individual with the desire to further their career in ophthalmology. A desire to participate in research and clinical audit is essential.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive Ophthalmic service at NGH and support the provision of an effective county-wide service, both at Northampton and Daventry. Access to a serviceable vehicle and a valid driving licence would be required.
Provide a paediatric service within Ophthalmology but it is also important that the appointee is also a capable general ophthalmologist able to undertake a general service provision
Proficiency in cataract surgery and a commitment to training is essential
On-call for Paeds is 24/7 and the current requirement is contact via phone/text/email and is usually only within office hours
Responsibility for the patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department
Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Ophthalmic Trainees within the department
Contribute to the teaching and training of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate
Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings
Active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and to take part in regional and national audits as required
Report all critical incidents and to attend and support the departmental audit and clinical governance meetings
Proven commitment to service development
Generate revenue for the Trust and department through innovative working practice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
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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This advert is for NHS Locum Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is 23 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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