Locum Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9225-26-0015 |
Summary
General The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director. This Trust recognises and values, training needs and ambitions of all its doctors. The post holder will have the rights and responsibilities of a CME process. This will be under the management of the Director of Education. It includes a named educational supervisor, an annual appraisal and assessment process and an agreed professional development plan. All requests for annual leave and study leave must be approved by the Service Lead and then Clinical Director and Directorate Manager. It is each doctors responsibility to inform the Service Lead and Clinical Director and Directorate Manager of: (a) Proposed date they wish to be away (b) Who will be covering their routine and emergency work and scheduled rota work. Leave will not be granted unless this information is provided, Failure to do so will put you in breach of contract. It is your responsibility to swap duties with your colleagues to provide cover for your absence. The Specialty doctor is expected to cover absence of colleagues on study leave and annual leave during daytime. General In conjunction colleagues, to play a full part in the rota for the department. To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave. In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. Junior Medical Staff In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the supervision junior medical staff. Management & Service Development In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. Clinical Governance In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. Health & Safety To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately