Locum Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Job Summary

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The Directorate of Ophthalmology provides an ophthalmic service to a population of around 900,000 residents of Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire as well as the adjacent counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands at New Cross Hospital, Cannock Chase Hospital and Ashmore Park Eye Centre. The team of 18 consultants specialise in a wide range of conditions including:

• Corneal and external eye diseases
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Medical Retina
• Ocular Mobility
• Oculoplastics
• Paediatrics
• Vitreo Retinal
• Uveitis

The service offers state‑of‑the‑art imaging equipment and is supported by an excellent imaging department. The department offers Fluorescein, Indocyanine Green, wide‑field Optos together with angiography. A walk‑in service is available in addition to booked clinic sessions. Specialist nurses run an Ophthalmic emergency service within the Emergency Department of the Trust with the facility to refer directly into the Eye Referral Unit, which also accepts urgent referrals from GP's and local opticians participating in the MECS scheme.

The Ophthalmology Directorate at RWT is the regional centre for virtual cataract and vitreoretinal surgical training. There are active and comprehensive training and teaching activities throughout the year.

Post‑holders may be assigned annual rotational timetables to provide a comprehensive development package to achieve their competencies in all ophthalmology subspecialties. The post holder is required to participate with on‑call shifts and cover sickness and annual leave gaps on an annualised basis. The incumbent is expected to run independent general clinics and sessions in eye casualty. Previous experience of subspecialty clinics, minor ops, laser, or cataract surgery will be considered when formalising the weekly timetable.

Time is available for study and research and supervised surgery is available depending on experience. The holder is expected to be flexible to take full advantage of the post.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve, and we are building a workforce that helps us fulfil our values and improve the quality of care for patients.

• Date posted: 09 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Specialty Doctor
• Salary:
  Depending on experience
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 225‑DIV1‑7493390
• Job location:
  
  New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Medical Practices

• The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director.
• All requests for annual leave and study leave must be approved by the Service Lead, then the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager; the doctor must provide proposed leave dates and cover arrangements.
• The specialty doctor is expected to cover absence of colleagues on study leave and annual leave during daytime.
• Play a full part in the rota for the department.
• Provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
• Take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• Ensure that the requirements of clinical governance and hospital staff involvement are met.
• Guarantee adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact the doctor when necessary.
• Supervise junior medical staff in conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues.
• Take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and resources to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Observe Trust policies and procedures concerning staff management and follow standing orders and financial instructions.
• Take responsibility for own health and safety and comply with safe working arrangements, policies, and procedures.
• Accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

• Ophthalmic experience (essential)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. A submission will be made to the D&B Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP

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