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Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist with expertise in Cornea to join our established team of 24 Consultants and work in the Oxford Eye Hospital. The Oxford Eye Hospital provides a medical ophthalmology service to the Oxfordshire Population of 738,000. This post is to provide consultant level cover in Corneal Ophthalmology.. Deanery trainees also work in the service. The post is based at the Oxford Eye Hospital Main duties of the job A part time 3 PA post as a locum Consultant in Cornea Ophthalmology is available at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The ideal candidate must have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the specialist register. CCT fellowship in Cornea ophthalmology is essential. The 3 PAs are apportioned 2.375 for direct clinical care (DCC) and 0.625 for supporting professional activity (SPA) with on-call commitment. This post is a medical post with an aspect of surgical activity built into the job plan. About usOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Details Date posted 06 June 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Locum Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 321-NOTS-MS-7219635 Job locations John Radcliffe site John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford OX3 9DUJob description Job responsibilities To provide medical and surgical corneal sub-specialist expertise for patients presenting with acute and chronic corneal disease and trauma. This is based in the emergency and outpatient clinics and provides surgical intervention. The post involves the management of new referral and existing patients already under the care of Ophthalmology and following cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery and for those will ocular surface pathologies. Job description Job responsibilities To provide medical and surgical corneal sub-specialist expertise for patients presenting with acute and chronic corneal disease and trauma. This is based in the emergency and outpatient clinics and provides surgical intervention. The post involves the management of new referral and existing patients already under the care of Ophthalmology and following cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery and for those will ocular surface pathologies. Person Specification Completed Corneal Fellowship Essential1 year experience in Corneal Registered with GMC Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed Experience of routine clinical audit DesirableCCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina Person Specification Completed Corneal Fellowship Essential1 year experience in Corneal Registered with GMC Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels skills should be highly developed Experience of routine clinical audit DesirableCCT, CESR but cataract surgery experience is not required Higher degree relevant to ophthalmology Experience of leading a team including allied health professionals Knowledge of NICE guidelines related to medical retina 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 theUK 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 seeNHS 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe site John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford OX3 9DUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe site John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford OX3 9DUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr