Locum Consultant - Glaucoma Ophthalmology | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, BB10 2QA |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7930572/435-MQ46-26 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and staff grades, and who is able to undertake complex cataract and glaucoma procedures in dependently. The post holder would be encouraged in developing an integrated service integrating optometrists in the management of stable glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.
Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.
Minimum Requirements:
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice
Entry on specialist register via:-
• CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
• CESR or European Community Rights
• FRCS or equivalent
The Eye Unit has provided a comprehensive Ophthalmology service with a catchment area of approx. 550,000 people. The service is currently reviewing its activities with a view to increasing capacity, minimising patient waiting times and improvement patient experience.
The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty.
They will take their equal share in providing sub-specialty cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. They will be expected to take part in the support and training of junior Ophthalmologists and the development and training of medical students and ancillary allied professionals.
The Candidate will develop the community glaucoma support service.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
There is provision for some laser clinics and to provide support for the Glaucoma services in general, including development and training of allied health professionals, Optometrist and junior doctors. In addition, the post will provide some Cataract assessments and surgery for routine referrals, but more specifically for some of the more complex Glaucoma cases. This includes post-operative glaucoma management of these cases.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026