Job summary
- Main area
- ophthalmology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 5 months (Fixed term until 28.02.2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 430-SURG1273A-C
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ophthalmology - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/10/2026
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Ophthalmology
Locum Consultant
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmology - Specialist Interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will become part of a team of 6 other Consultant Ophthalmologists, 5 middle grade/training doctors and an exceptional team of allied health professionals. The applicant will be required to be experienced in the management of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity ward rounds, general and acute ophthalmic conditions. He/she will be expected to actively participate in audit projects and contribute to the Paediatric Ophthalmology Service including the development of nursing and allied health professionals in extended roles.
The eye department serves Milton Keynes and the immediate surrounding areas consisting of a modern outpatient and day case surgery unit. This happy and self-contained unit is situated within the hospital campus with easy access, onsite parking and nearby railway links. Fast Trains from Milton Keynes central to London Euston are regular, with a journey time of under 40 minutes.
Main duties of the job
Job Profile
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Job Outline
The appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with Consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit.
The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.Being oncall will be required once the department has moved to this model. The on call model will be 2.43 weeks a year.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP’s, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities.
Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff.
The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a district general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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MON |
TUES |
WED |
THUR |
FRI |
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AM |
Clinic |
Paediatric List Theatre |
Adult Strabismus /Alt Weeks Triage Alt Weeks |
Non core SPA Paed Ophth Lead/ Audit Lead and ES Supervisor |
Admin |
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PM |
Clinic |
Theatre / Alt Weeks Triage/ Alt Weeks |
ROP Round |
Virtual Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic |
Core SPA |
Individual Job Plan
Post: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - with special interest in Paediatric and Strabismus.
MKUH has university hospital status and we are a teaching unit with trainees. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in training and participate in the weekly and monthly teaching program. Post holder may be expected to work across sites and participate in an on call service.
The job plan will be for a maximum 10 session week including the below:
2 Paediatric clinics
1.5 Theatre Session (1-2 monthly high flow cataract list)
1 Virtual clinic
1 ROP ward round
0.5 Adult Strabismus
1.0 Non-core SPA (Roles Paed Ophthalmology Lead / Audit Lead and ES Supervisor)
1.0 Core SPA
1.0 Electronic Triage
1.0 Admin
The final job plan will be subject to change depending on service developments in the future but will be done only after discussion.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
- Experience in Delivering a Virtual Retina Service
- Experience in delivering a NHS Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service
- Be on the GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential criteria
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable criteria
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable criteria
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable criteria
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Ammar Miri
- Job title
- Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Further Information
Candidates wishing to discuss more details of the post, please contact:
Julian Robins – Consultant Ophthalmologist [email protected] (Third parties/Locum agencies are NOT welcome to contact and any correspondence will be returned unanswered.)
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