Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Post Specialising in Glaucoma Locum Consultant

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with appropriate training and qualifications. This is a 5.00 PA appointment for up to two years covering a career break. The post is based at the Aintree University Hospital site, part of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

• Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training/experience in the management of patients with glaucoma.
• Surgical or non‑surgical skills not currently offered by the department.
• Evidence of leadership skills.
• Medical degree.
• FRCOphth or equivalent.
• CST in ophthalmology.
• Specialist registration with the GMC.
• Ability to work with team members of all grades within the NHS.
• Organisational skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation.
• Managerial experience, including a central role in competence‑based role development for non‑medical staff and patient‑care pathway development.
• Experience in formal and informal teaching and training.
• Qualification in teaching or training.
• Clinical audit experience.
• UK professional registration.

• Post‑graduate research degree (MD, PhD, MSc).
• Publications and/or presentations of original clinical and/or laboratory research in ophthalmology.
• Publications and/or presentations of original clinical and/or laboratory research in glaucoma.
• Research grant awards.
• Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from under‑represented groups. Candidates who demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. Please apply promptly.

Note:

No visa sponsorship is available for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary less than £25,000 per annum.