Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist: Sponsorship Available

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week

Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed-term Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our established team of ophthalmic professionals.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the existing consultant team to provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service. Sub-specialty interests will be accommodated where possible, and the post holder will support the continued development of the Ophthalmology service. The successful candidate will also participate in the general consultant on-call rota.

The on-call commitment is shared with Arrowe Park Hospital and is currently 1 in 16. The post holder will also participate in the on-duty rota, which is currently 1 in 16.

You will be joining a team of 9 Consultants, 4 Specialty Doctors, 3 Specialty Trainees and 1 Trust Grade ST1/2 Doctor, supported by an established team of Ophthalmic Nurses, Optometrists and Orthoptists.

The post will be primarily based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and will include outpatient, theatre, laser and injection-list activity in accordance with the agreed job plan.

The Countess of Chester Hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. We are within easy access of Liverpool, Manchester Airport, North Wales and the Lake District. The Trust is committed to continued professional development and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.

For further information, informal discussion or to arrange a departmental visit, please contact Mr C Parkes, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • On Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview

Desirable

  • MD/PhD

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

  • Experience in cataract surgery
  • Participation in on-call

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

  • Experience / interest in teaching

Desirable

  • Attendance at teaching skills courses

Attendance at teaching skills courses

Essential

  • Demonstrable use of Clinical Audit within a Service
  • Demonstrable use of research and evidence base to practice
  • Understanding of importance of management skills

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
  • Attendance at relevant courses

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to integrate within, motivate, and provide professional leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.