Job summary
- Main area
- ophthalmology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term from 01.04.25 until 09.03.26)
- Hours
- Part time - 6 sessions per week (0.6 WTE)
- Job ref
- 430-SURG1464A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ophthalmology - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Oculoplastic Ophthalmology
Consultant
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job overview
The appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP’s, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff. The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Profile
General Ophthalmology Consultant/Specialist Interest in Oculoplastic.
Please note this is a job share for 6 PA’s as Fixed Term Contract from 1st April 2025 until 9th March 2026.
Job Outline
The appointee will be expected to participate in commitments along with consultant colleagues to provide full Clinical Services in Ophthalmology and participate in Medical Audit. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated Ophthalmology service across the Trust and will join with fellow consultants in running the service.
The post holder will be expected to attend clinical meetings and to take part in continual medical activities in line with Royal College guidelines. The Trust runs regular meetings with GP’s, and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Study leave for Continuing Medical Education is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff. The post holder will support the delivery of the National Health Service Plan, which includes Direct and Partial Booking of Outpatients, and the introduction of Booked Admissions within Ophthalmology Day Surgery.
Week 1
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AM/PM/Evening |
MON |
TUE |
WED |
THURS |
FRI |
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AM |
DCR – Joint list with ENT once a month if required |
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Clinic – Oculoplastic |
Theatre |
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PM |
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SPA Core |
Clinic - Oculoplastic |
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Evening |
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SPA Non-Core |
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Week 2
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AM/PM/ Evening |
MON |
TUE |
WED |
THURS |
FRI |
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AM |
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|
Clinic – Minor Ops |
Admin |
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PM |
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Clinic – Minor Ops |
Clinic - Oculoplastic |
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Evening |
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Admin/Triage |
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The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 7.5:2.5 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Experience in Oculoplastic sub-speciality training (12 months or more)
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- Experience in Ophthalmic Primary Care/Eye Casualty
- Clinical research experience
- Up to date sub-specialty fellowship (Medical Retina)
- Experience in Uveitis
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- A commitment to, and experience of developing and managing a Medical Retina Service
- Practicing Cataract Surgeon
Management & Administrative
Essential criteria
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
- Ability to organize and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership experience
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable criteria
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals in extended roles
- Medical Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise
- postgraduate research
- Publications in referred journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Approachable and effective team member with interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Desirable criteria
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable criteria
- Continued Professional /Personal Development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julian Robins
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Further Information
Candidates wishing to discuss more details of the post, please contact:
Julian Robins – Consultant Ophthalmologist [email protected] (Third parties/Locum agencies are NOT welcome to contact and any correspondence will be returned unanswered.)
Bina Parmar - Consultant Ophthalmologist [email protected] (Third parties/Locum agencies are NOT welcome to contact and any correspondence will be returned unanswered.)
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