Flexible Ophthalmology Consultant for NHS Clinics

18 Week Support; Southampton; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking GMC registered Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through insourcing services. The role offers flexible sessions around existing commitments and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics, investigations, management plans, and contributing to waiting list management and service delivery in line with NHS protocols.

Qualifications

• GMC registered Consultant Ophthalmologist with UK accreditation.
• Experience delivering high quality ophthalmology care within NHS settings.
• Ability to work flexibly across NHS Trusts and varying locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient ophthalmology clinics and assess patients referred for specialist care
• Undertake appropriate clinical examinations investigations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop and document appropriate management and treatment plans
• Provide follow up and ongoing clinical management where required
• Identify patients requiring further investigation treatment or referral
• Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists optometrists nurses healthcare professionals and administrative teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with NHS and professional standards
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues ensuring patients are fully informed about their care
• Maintain high standards of patient safety clinical governance and confidentiality
• Support NHS Trusts in managing ophthalmology waiting lists and increasing clinical capacity
• Participate in service delivery in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and Trust requirements

Skills

Ophthalmology

GMC Registration

Outpatient Clinics

Clinical Governance

Job description

18 Week Support is seeking GMC registered Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through insourcing services. The role offers flexible sessions around existing commitments and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics, investigations, management plans, and contributing to waiting list management and service delivery in line with NHS protocols.