Site Burnley General Hospital Town Burnley Salary £113,565 – £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/2026 15:00
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently. We need a well‑motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever‑increasing referrals. The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service.
Main duties of the job
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology – Glaucoma
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practising the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.
Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice.
Entry on specialist register via:-
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Working for our organisation
The Eye Unit has provided a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a catchment area of approx. 550,000 people. The service is currently reviewing its activities with a view to increasing capacity, minimising patient waiting times and improving patient experience.
The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes consultants, associate specialists, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practising the full remit of the specialty.
They will take their equal share in providing sub‑specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.
The Level Three NICU is based at BGH. The candidate should have experience in ROP screening.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Person specification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- MBChB
- Appropriate higher surgical qualifications (e.g. FRCS)
- Postgraduate thesis/Higher Degree (e.g. MD/Ph.D.)
Training
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience
- Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities.
- Ability to contribute to multi‑disciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Previous experience of a management or leadership role.
- Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service and contribute to service development.
Teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills, teach and lecture on specialty.
- Experience in teaching and supervision of resident doctors and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs.
- Operative teaching to resident doctors and colleagues.
- GMC accredited clinical and educational supervisor status.
Personal/Disposition
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to collaboratively formulate and work to a job plan.
- Insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Amenable, honest and reliable.
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Opticians, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- Aligned to NHS and Trust values.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post.
Employment Equity and Diversity
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
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