Consultant Ophthalmologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support is recruiting Consultant Ophthalmologists to add clinical capacity for NHS Trusts across the UK on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role focuses on outpatient clinics where you assess referred patients, perform examinations, plan treatments and arrange follow-up care.

Sessions are flexible to fit Trust demand and GMC registration. This role suits consultants who want to align work with other commitments and who have right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification is required.
• CCT or equivalent in ophthalmology must be held.
• Relevant specialist ophthalmology training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level ophthalmology care within NHS Trust settings.
• Run outpatient ophthalmology clinics and assess patients referred for specialist care.
• Carry out clinical examinations, investigations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and document management and treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up and ongoing clinical management where needed.
• Identify patients needing further investigation, treatment or referral.
• Work with ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative teams.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records to NHS and professional standards.
• Communicate with patients and colleagues to inform them about care.
• Uphold patient safety, clinical governance and confidentiality.
• Support Trusts in managing ophthalmology waiting lists and increasing clinical capacity.
• Deliver services in line with agreed clinical protocols and Trust requirements.

Education

Primary medical qualification

CCT or equivalent in ophthalmology

Relevant specialist training in ophthalmology

Job description

18 Week Support, an insourcing provider, is recruiting Consultant Ophthalmologists to add clinical capacity for NHS Trusts across the UK on a two-year fixed-term basis. The work centres on outpatient clinics, where consultants assess referred patients, examine them, plan treatment and arrange follow-up care. Sessions are flexible and vary with individual availability and Trust demand, so the role suits GMC registered consultants who need to fit work around other commitments. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK can apply, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide consultant-level ophthalmology care within NHS Trust settings
• Run outpatient ophthalmology clinics and assess patients referred for specialist care
• Carry out clinical examinations, investigations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop and document management and treatment plans
• Provide follow-up and ongoing clinical management where needed
• Identify patients needing further investigation, treatment or referral
• Work with ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative teams
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records to NHS and professional standards
• Communicate with patients and colleagues so that patients are fully informed about their care
• Uphold patient safety, clinical governance and confidentiality
• Support Trusts in managing ophthalmology waiting lists and increasing clinical capacity
• Deliver services in line with agreed clinical protocols and Trust requirements

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification
• CCT or equivalent in ophthalmology
• Relevant specialist training in ophthalmology

Registration & licences

• GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• Current or recent NHS experience at consultant level
• Relevant ophthalmology experience

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development