Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Medical Retina

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

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Medical Retina. The role involves delivering high-quality retinal care and managing clinical operations. Candidates should possess an MBBS/MRCS/FRCS or equivalent and have in-depth experience in Glaucoma management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers a chance to work within a diverse environment dedicated to improving patient care across two busy sites in London.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing Glaucoma and emergency patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and supervising medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality retinal care.
• Manage day-to-day operations of relevant clinics.
• Provide advice to colleagues in other subspecialties when required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Glaucoma

Management skills

Education

MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification

Higher Degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina) to deliver high‑quality retinal 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.

Service Overview

The Medical Retina service undertakes more than 11,000 outpatient appointments each year, comprising around 2,000 new patients and 9,000 follow‑ups, including approximately 4,000 retinal injections. In addition, a further 3,500 patients are managed through asynchronous review clinics, supporting timely and efficient care delivery.

Main Duties

Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Medical Retina. The post‑holder will have substantial expertise in the management of medical retinal conditions, including the assessment of naevi and other pre‑cancerous lesions. In addition to this subspecialty expertise, they will possess broad experience in general ophthalmology outpatient care and contribute across the full patient pathway, including through a programmed Eye Casualty session. The post‑holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their charge and for the effective functioning of the service, with appropriate delegation and supervision of staff. They will manage day‑to‑day operations of relevant clinics, ensuring inpatient and outpatient services are covered during planned absences, and provide advice to colleagues in other subspecialties when shared care is required.

About Us

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. There are two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We are campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and improve care. We pride ourselves on our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, and our involvement with the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our majority of 8,400 staff, coming from 146 different countries, live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We are a London Living Wage employer.

Job Responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications should be made online; for queries about the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require 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.

Qualifications and Experience – Desirable

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