Consultant Ophthalmologist (locum) General and Cataracts
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Ophthalmologist (locum) General and Cataracts
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
To deliver out-patient specialist General and cataract services, and day case cataract surgery at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be expected to work with the existing team of professional colleagues and managers in the efficient running and development of the ophthalmology services.
Main duties of the job
Support the department in meeting the challenging key performance indicators.
Deliver agreed standards of care and work to deliver a consultant and specialist delivered service.
Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Integrated Care Boards and support service developments, where possible.
Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover.
Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff/ the wider supporting team.
Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Department.
Contribute to risk management procedures.
Ensure continuing professional development targets are achieved.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-M1958
Job locations
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the department in meeting the challenging key performance indicators.
Deliver agreed standards of care and work to deliver a consultant and specialist delivered service.
Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Integrated Care Boards and support service developments, where possible.
Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover.
Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff/ the wider supporting team.
Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Department.
Contribute to risk management procedures.
Ensure continuing professional development targets are achieved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the department in meeting the challenging key performance indicators.
Deliver agreed standards of care and work to deliver a consultant and specialist delivered service.
Support delivery of activity targets in partnership with Integrated Care Boards and support service developments, where possible.
Allow flexibility through effective prospective cover.
Provide professional supervision, direction and training for junior medical staff/ the wider supporting team.
Take an active role in audit, research, teaching and governance.
Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Department.
Contribute to risk management procedures.
Ensure continuing professional development targets are achieved.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council
- Clinical experience - 6/12 months UK experience
Desirable
- Experience in annual job planning and medical appraisals
- Full UK Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Registered with General Medical Council
- Clinical experience - 6/12 months UK experience
Desirable
- Experience in annual job planning and medical appraisals
- Full UK Driving Licence
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operations Manager
Afnan Akthar
07392194746
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-M1958
Job locations
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
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