Locum Consultant - Glaucoma Ophthalmology
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, BB10 2QA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9435-26-0207 |
Summary
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.