Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
A Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.
Position: Consultant – Special Interest in Medical Retina
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
* The post is part time, 9.4 PA’s per week with additional regional on‑call rota participation.
* Provide first‑class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
* Attend outpatient clinics and day‑case surgery at Kingston Hospital and potentially at other sites in the locality as service demands require.
* Work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues, clinical fellows, specialty doctors and specialist optometrists.
* Support the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).
* Participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
Qualifications
* Full registration and licence with the GMC.
Additional Information
Application from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Fountation Trust provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our achievements and reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London.
Contact
* Mr Hooman Sherafat – Consultant Ophthalmologist
* Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology: 020 8934 6404
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