Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Ocular Oncology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced a whole time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist post with a specialist interest in Ocular Oncology to be employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is primarily based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This is a fixed term post for 12 months from the commencement date, with the potential to extend., The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, effective and modern ophthalmology service with a substantial contribution to the Sheffield Ocular Oncology Service

o Assess and manage patients with suspected and confirmed ocular malignancy.o Participate in referral screening and triage processes.o Deliver independent new patient and follow-up clinics.o Participate in virtual clinics and remote monitoring pathways.o Undertake ocular oncology procedures and treatmentso Contribute to reducing follow-up backlogs and improving patient pathwayso Participate in the weekly Ocular Oncology MDT.o Work closely with colleagues across Ophthalmology, Oncology, Pathology and Radiology.o Participate in training, education and supervision of fellows and junior doctors.o Contribute to research, audit, quality improvement and service innovation

Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Join one of the UK's leading ocular oncology centres. The Sheffield Ocular Oncology Service is a nationally designated Centre of Excellence, providing quaternary care for adults with eye cancers since 1987. We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant in Ocular Oncology to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering specialist, compassionate, and innovative care.

o Join a nationally recognised, high-performing specialist service with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.o Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering complex care and excellent patient experience.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered., Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.