Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Includes on-call commitments)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Includes on-call commitments)
- Job ref
- 218-T2-LCT-8127644
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/08/2026
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Job Title: Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
To actively provide and support the further development of first-class ophthalmology services for the Trust, working in collaboration with clinical colleagues in all disciplines to provide an integrated service for patients.
The post will be for 10 programmed activities per week, giving adequate time for SPA duties. The working week has 8 sessions devoted to direct clinical care; this includes ROP screening and treatment sessions. Two SPA sessions of which 1.5PA is for to support CPD, audit, teaching and
training and the rest 0.5 SPA depends on the commitment. Appointee is expected of continuing professional development (CPD) in the SPA time given to fulfil Appraisal and Revalidation. Travel time will be considered, and adequate lunch break is provided.
The department has a regular commitment to audit, with 10 sessions per year committed to audit and clinical governance. Teaching is an integral part of the unit, with junior doctors, medical students, orthoptic and optometry students rotating through the department. The candidate will be expected to participate in Audits, seminars and lectures for medical students, junior doctors and other professional or lay groups with health interests.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Ophthalmology service to the population of Coventry and Warwickshire. Inpatient operating and clinical activity will take place at University Hospitals and Rugby St Cross Hospital.
The successful candidate will manage paediatric patients and be part of the 1 in 10 consultant on-call rota.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the details in the job description and person specification for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential critera
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
- Extensive training and experience in management of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- Experience in ROP Screening
- Paediatric ophthalmology Fellowship
Desirable criteria
- Post CCT fellowship training in complimentary speciality eg: paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
- Specialisation that complements the UHCW Ophthalmology Department needs
- Experience in ROP Treatment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education
- Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Audit & research skills.
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed scientific & clinical journals
- Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
- Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels
- Experience of managing a paediatric ophthalmology Service
- Experience of team working in a multidisciplinary paediatric ophthalmology team
- Experience of research in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- Experience of running a trainee teaching programme in paediatric ophthalmology care
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
- Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
- Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research.
- Management innovation experience
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below)
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
- Mr Jerald William
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476966519
- Additional information
Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia, Clinical Service Lead, Ophthalmology (Secretary’s number: 02476966506).
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