Consultant Ophthalmology

Medacs Healthcare; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working options

24/7 support

CPD and training opportunities

NHS and private settings

Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high-quality eye service in Clydebank, delivering safe, patient-centred care across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways.

This locum role requires at least six months NHS experience, GMC licence to practise, and strong general ophthalmology skills with subspecialty interest. You will work within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ophthalmology outpatient, diagnostic and surgical services, including cataract care and general ophthalmology.
• Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient pathways.
• Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues.
• Contribute day-to-day case surgery in line with national and departmental standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GMC and NHS Trust requirements.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, MDT activity and service development.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare partners.

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service, delivering safe, patient‑centred care across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary working.

You’ll contribute to comprehensive ophthalmology services, including cataract care and general ophthalmology, with the opportunity to provide subspecialty input depending on service needs.

About You

You're a clinically confident Ophthalmology Consultant with strong surgical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge across general ophthalmology. You value teamwork, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering a positive patient experience.

You're committed to maintaining high standards of care, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and general ophthalmology care
• Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth and effective patient pathways
• Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues
• Contribute day to day‑case surgery provision in line with national and departmental standards
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GMC and NHS Trust requirements
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, MDT activity and service development
• Provide clear advice and guidance to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare partners
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience
• Strong experience and broad general ophthalmology competence
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional developmentClear and confident communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient‑centred approach
• Subspecialty interest such as oculoplastic, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina
• Experience contributing to ophthalmology service development
• Teaching or supervisory experience
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or research activity

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Roles across NHS and private healthcare settings
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 year's experience supporting doctors across the UK. We work in close partnership with Ophthalmologists at every stage of their career, offering flexible opportunities, dedicated support and a people‑focused recruitment experience built on trust and transparency.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Consultant Ophthalmology • Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire