Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (with a specialist interest in Glaucoma)

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced consultant for its Glaucoma Ophthalmology service. The role involves delivering high-quality eye care, participating in clinical trials, and performing advanced glaucoma surgeries. The consultant will manage complex cases and support the development of a virtual glaucoma service. Experience in training allied healthcare professionals is required. This position closes on January 25, 2026, offering a unique opportunity within a prominent NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex glaucoma patients.
• Qualified to perform advanced glaucoma surgeries.
• Familiarity with clinical audit and research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead the Glaucoma service.
• Participate in clinical trials and teaching.
• Conduct advanced glaucoma surgeries including trabeculectomy.

Skills

Clinical expertise in glaucoma

Research participation

Surgical skills in glaucoma procedures

Training of allied healthcare professionals

Education

Consultant qualification in Ophthalmology

Job description

About the Role

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive consultant post will support the service needs of the Glaucoma Ophthalmology service. This will ensure the provision of a high-quality service, with the development and maintenance of standards through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal. The post is based at North Middlesex University Hospital. The team comprises 1 Glaucoma Consultant, 1 Paediatric Consultant, 2 Medical Retina Consultants & 1 Oculo‑plastic Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, develop and lead the Glaucoma service
• Support the Ophthalmology unit in achieving its goal of high‑quality eye care for the local population of North‑East and East London
• Participate actively in clinical trials, research and teaching
• Train allied healthcare professionals (AHP) in extended roles
• Increase capacity for new glaucoma referrals
• Increase capacity for follow‑up glaucoma patients
• Support the development and delivery of a virtual glaucoma service
• Provide surgical procedures including glaucoma shunt surgery, trabeculectomies, MIGS surgery and introduce contemporary surgical glaucoma procedures
• Work collaboratively with optometrists
• Deliver specialist outpatient glaucoma clinics
• Manage complex glaucoma patients, providing high‑level clinical expertise
• Perform advanced glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and MIGS
• Support rapid access glaucoma clinics as part of the regular timetable
• Provide cataract surgery lists and manage in line with GIRFT recommendations
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case management

Patient Review Expectations

There is an expectation to be able to review at least 8 new patients or 10‑12 follow‑up patients (depending on complexity) or a mix of new and follow‑up patients for each 4‑hour session.

There is an expectation to be able to review at least 20 patients for a virtual glaucoma clinic per 4‑hour session.

About Our Trust

Our trust has over 71,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Across our hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.

Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026