Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Interest in Medical Retina

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist/special interest in Medical Retina

Fixed Term 12 months

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Medical Retina Consultant to join the Ophthalmology Department and provide specialist care for patients with a range of medical retinal conditions. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, consultant-led outpatient services, assessing and managing complex retinal cases and ensuring safe, effective and timely treatment in accordance with established clinical guidelines and local protocols.

The postholder will be responsible for the consultant-level assessment and management of patients with medical retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema and other retinal vascular and macular disorders. Responsibilities will include the interpretation of retinal imaging, delivery of appropriate laser treatments and intravitreal injections, and the development of individualised treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will also participate in the general ophthalmology on-call rota, providing 24-hour on-call cover on a 1:9 basis.

The postholder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary ophthalmology team to ensure continuity of care, maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety, and contribute to the effective delivery of ophthalmology services throughout the locum appointment.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan
• Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
• Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as "Duties of a Doctor", "Good Medical Practice", & the "GMC Performance Procedures" .
• In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-MEDCONOPH-09-26

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBCHB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Medical retina experience
• FROphth or equivalent
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
• Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in managing medical Retina

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical

Knowledge

Essential

• Higher Medical Degree

Desirable

• High volume cataract surgery experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBCHB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Medical retina experience
• FROphth or equivalent
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
• Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in managing medical Retina

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical

Knowledge

Essential

• Higher Medical Degree

Desirable

• High volume cataract surgery experience

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBCHB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Medical retina experience
• FROphth or equivalent
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
• Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in managing medical Retina

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical

Knowledge

Essential

• Higher Medical Degree

Desirable

• High volume cataract surgery experience