Consultant Ophthalmology - London

Medacs Healthcare; Watford; On-site; GBP 138,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible working options

CPD and training opportunities

Roles across NHS and private settings

Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking an Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high-quality eye service in London on a locum basis. The role entails delivering outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology care including cataract surgery within NHS pathways.

The ideal candidate will have Full GMC registration, at least six months NHS experience, strong cataract surgery skills and a commitment to CPD. You will work in a team-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to service development and

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum six months NHS experience.
• Strong cataract surgery experience and broad general ophthalmology competence.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery.
• Provide subspecialty expertise as appropriate to support the department.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient pathways.
• Support junior doctors and nursing teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in governance and service development.

Skills

Cataract surgery

General ophthalmology

NHS experience

GMC registration

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Job description

Ophthalmology Consultant

Job Title: Ophthalmology Consultant

Location: London

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £100 - £110

Job Type: Full time

Shifts: MON - (Apply online only) / TUES - (Apply online only) / WED - (Apply online only) / THURS - (Apply online only)

We're recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high-quality eye service, delivering safe, patient-centered 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're a clinically confident Ophthalmology Consultant with strong surgical skills and up-to-date knowledge across general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. 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

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience
• Strong cataract surgery experience and broad general ophthalmology competence
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 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