Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Glaucoma

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma. The role involves delivering high-quality glaucoma care, managing a substantial caseload, and contributing to the education and training of medical staff. Ideal candidates will possess an MBBS / MRCS / FRCS and have extensive glaucoma management experience. The position also requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates will be joining a collaborative environment with a commitment to high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing Glaucoma and Emergency patients.
• Experience of audit and management.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality glaucoma care.
• Contribute to education and training of medical and nursing staff.
• Manage a substantial caseload in outpatient and surgical contexts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Professional skills

Education

MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification

Higher Degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) to deliver high-quality glaucoma care. The job plan comprises 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care (including associated administrative duties) and 1.5 sessions of supporting professional activity (SPA).

The Glaucoma service manages a substantial caseload each year, with over 6,000 outpatient appointments, around 3,500 asynchronous reviews, and more than 350 glaucoma and cataract surgical procedures. Patients with mild to moderate disease are supported through a well-established community service, ensuring hospital capacity is focused on those with more complex needs.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will have substantial surgical expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery, including filtration procedures, glaucoma drainage device implantation, and revision surgery, reflecting the scope of theatre sessions for this role. In addition to subspecialty expertise in glaucoma management, the post-holder will have broad experience in general ophthalmology outpatient care and will contribute to all stages of the ophthalmology patient pathway, including through a programmed Eye Casualty session.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute actively to the education, training, and supervision of medical, nursing, and allied health professional staff within the department. This includes direct clinical supervision of ophthalmology trainees in outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and laser sessions, ensuring that patient care and trainee development are maintained to the highest standards.

About us

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford – serving the Greater London area. Our ambulance and emergency departments handle over 330,000 visits annually. Additionally, we host the regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre, and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, and are part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. Our staff come from diverse cultural backgrounds and many hold apprenticeship programmes, with a commitment to the London Living Wage.

Job responsibilities

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments for applicants with a disability, please contact Abi Oladotun‑Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing Glaucoma and Emergency patients.
• Good leadership and organisational, communication, professional and personal skills.

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Experience of audit and management