Job overview
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Corneal and External Disease
We are excited to recruit a part time Ophthalmology consultant to provide excellent care to our patients for a fixed term between 5th May 2026 to 3rd December 2026 to cover the planned absence of a substantive consultant.
The job plan offers 4.25 programmed activities to provide direct clinical care (inclusive of associated administration time), and 0.75 SPA.
The postholder will ensure safe continuity of care by maintaining clear clinical documentation and providing appropriate handover of ongoing patient care and responsibilities to consultant colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, including structured handover at the start and end of the locum appointment.
As well as being an expert in management of corneal conditions and in corneal and cataract surgery, the successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of ophthalmology outpatients and will engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways, including supporting in Eye Casualty as required. A weekly theatre session is included in the proposed job plan for corneal and cataract cases.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed job plan:
-Provision and development of exceptional ophthalmology services
-Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department
-Actively participate in clinical governance and audits
-Actively participate in departmental meetings
-The appointee will comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.
-To be responsible together with the Clinical Lead for developing the multi-disciplinary team specifically for Corneal and External disease services.
-To manage the required waiting times for consultation and treatment of patients.
-To contribute to the effective functioning of the department as a key member of the ophthalmology team and assume responsibility, both singularly and corporately, for the appointment, management, and education of junior medical staff.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to and get rid of corridor care.
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The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited. We’re proud to be a employer.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them.For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
1. MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
2. Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training)
3. High level of Corneal experience including competence relevant surgical procedures
Desirable criteria
4. Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
5. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
6. An interest in developing links with Primary Care
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.