Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Oculoplastic Surgery

Job overview

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastic Surgery.

The successful applicant will join the established consultant team and contribute to the delivery of specialist oculoplastic and orbital services. This is a 10 programmed activity post.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of ophthalmic patients. The consultant will provide a sub-specialty interest in Oculoplastic Surgery and will ideally have expertise in Orbital Surgery and Paediatric Oculoplastics.

The post holder will contribute to:

• Oculoplastic outpatient clinics
• Oculoplastic theatre lists
• Emergency Eye Department activity Clinical governance, audit, and service development
• Undergraduate and postgraduate education

The indicative job plan includes 5.0 programmed activities for oculoplastic clinics (including associated administration) or theatre activity, providing flexibility across these DCC sessions, 2.5 programmed activities for theatre activity, 1 programmed activity within the Emergency Eye Department, and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA).

Flexibility will be required to meet service needs, including the ability to vary the balance between oculoplastic clinic and theatre activity where required. Applicants must hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, or an equivalent qualification, and have completed appropriate specialist fellowship training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. A higher degree would be desirable.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent FRCOphth
• Completion of higher training
• Full GMC registration and currently on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Completion of basic training

Knowledge/Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within the areas of medical and surgical specialist cases and general ophthalmology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise and proven experience in the management of adult & paediatric orbital and oculoplastic and general ophthalmic problems

Teaching and Audit

Essential criteria

• Teaching medical students
• Experience of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
• Teaching junior medical staff
• Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit

Academic Achievements and Research

Essential criteria

• A specialist interest in Orbital and Oculoplastic surgery

Desirable criteria

• Relevant publications in recognised peerreviewed ophthalmic journals in the last 3 years
• Research projects relating to Orbital and Oculoplastic surgery
• A desire to further their research in Orbital and Oculoplastics at MREH

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent Organisations skills
• Excellent Communication skills

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

• Locum Consultant OCP JD (PDF, 341.8KB)
• Locum Consultant OCP PS (PDF, 224.7KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 384.4KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)