Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Locum: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus 5% on-call allowance)
- Job ref
- 421-MS-3789C
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant - Ophthalmology (Special Interest Glaucoma)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Ophthalmology Consultant (Glaucoma) at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join the Ophthalmology Department which comprises of 7 substantive consultants and a multi-disciplinary team including 6 Specialty Doctors and 2 Specialty trainees,
We are looking for a dynamic colleague to join our department and complement the existing clinical expertise. You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking team dedicated to providing high quality care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Ophthalmology service with the present consultants.
The main duties of the post will include:
Supporting the provision of General Ophthalmology with a subspecialty interest in Glaucoma, complementary to the other consultants
Delivery of outpatient clinics and day case surgery
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
Core Supporting Professional Activities will be offered to the successful candidate for which appropriate objectives will be agreed in accordance with the Trust Framework and national Terms and Conditions of Service
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the Ophthalmology services following the pandemic.
This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post. Applications will be welcomed from both newly accredited trainees and established consultants.
For informal enquires please contact Josh Pilling - Head and Neck Group Clinical Lead & Ophthalmology Consultant. Please arrange any visits via the secretarial team on 01423 553565.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6/9 months of receipt of CCT/CESR at the time of interview
- Completed Fellowship Training
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Extensive practical ophthalmic experience including emergency Ophthalmic patients.
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate thesis
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Josh Pilling
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07772529960
- Additional information
Aisha Mirza - Service Manager Head and Neck
Email - [email protected]
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