Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Interest in Strabismus Surgery

Overview

We invite applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a sub-speciality interest in Adult and Paediatric Strabismus, and Emergency, to provide exceptional patient care within our organisation. MTW provides ophthalmology services to the people of Mid and West Kent. General and sub-speciality ophthalmology services are provided at the Eye, Ear, and Mouth Unit (EEMU) at Maidstone Hospital, with outpatient facilities at Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Pembury), Medway Maritime Hospital, and Sevenoaks Hospital, in a hub and spoke model.

To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility, including patients cared for personally.

To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments to ensure a high standard of patient care.

To take an equal share in providing subspecialty cover and covering for colleagues during the period of absence, including electronic triage of referrals.

To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the speciality, to provide high-quality health care to the Trust's patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.

To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Council's published guide "Good Medical Practice", including the Duties of a Doctor. The post holders will also be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Clinical Director or General Manager for Ophthalmology.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.

With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below