Consultant Ophthalmologist in Vitreo-retinal | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious eye hospital in Greater London is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a focus on Vitreo-retinal surgery. The role requires excellent skills in patient management and surgical intervention. The candidate will participate in an on-call rota for emergencies and supervise junior staff. Ideal applicants will hold FRCOphth / MRCOphth and have substantial experience in Vitreo-retinal work. Join a globally recognized institution at the forefront of eye care and research.

Qualifications

• Completion of FRCOphth / MRCOphth required.
• Registration with the GMC is mandatory.
• Demonstrable training in Vitreo-retinal work essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for Vitreo-retinal patients.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergencies.
• Manage outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
• Supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in teaching and clinical research.

Skills

Vitreo-retinal surgery

Patient management

Clinical research

Teaching

Education

FRCOphth / MRCOphth

Registered with the GMC

Job description

*THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL*

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreo-retinal surgery.

The post is predominantly outpatient based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon.

You will be responsible for the care and management of patients seen in your allocated VR/ VRE clinics and operating sessions. You will be required to participate in the VRE on call rota alongside the other consultants.

The successful applicant will have completed FRCOphth / MRCOphth and must be registered with the GMC. Applicants need to evidence demonstrable training and experience in all aspects of Vitreo-retinal work.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the care of Vitreo-retinal patients across admitted and non admitted pathways.
• Participation in on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-retinal emergency work when needed.
• Management of elective theatre lists and outpatient clinics including face-to-face, telephone and virtual reviews.
• Supervision of junior medical staff in the VR/VRE clinics and theatre lists.
• Active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
• Clinical research participation where relevant.

Moorfields is world renowned eye hospital with an excellent international reputation. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments.

The VR service treats conditions at the back of the eye which often require surgical intervention. A large part of the service are the VR emergencies (VRE) seen in dedicated emergency clinics and operated on emergency theatre lists.

The Vitreo-retinal Service is currently under the direction of Professor Lyndon da Cruz and consists of 9 consultants. It is further supported by two North Thames Specialist Registrars (Fellows) sub-specialising in Vitreo-retinal, six Vitreo-retinal Fellows and five Specialist Registrars. In addition we have a Nurse consultant who plays an increasing role in the management of all Vitreo-retinal patients.

Please see attached Job Description for detailed duties and main responsibilities. Proposed job plan can also be found at the end of the attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026