Glaucoma Specialist Ophthalmology — Consultant

ProMedical Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Job summary

ProMedical is supporting an NHS Trust in London by securing a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma. The role focuses on delivering Consultant-level ophthalmology care within a multidisciplinary team, primarily addressing glaucoma and related conditions.

The assignment runs from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026, with a Monday–Friday pattern, in an NHS hospital setting. Start date is 1 September 2026; end date 1 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology, or relevant experience for a locum appointment
• Previous NHS Consultant-level Ophthalmology experience
• Specialist experience in Glaucoma
• Broad clinical experience in the assessment and management of glaucoma patients
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Desirable: Fellowship or additional specialist training in Glaucoma
• Desirable: Experience managing a broad range of glaucoma presentations
• Desirable: Teaching and supervision experience
• Desirable: Experience in clinical audit, governance or service improvement

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of patients with glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions
• Providing Consultant-level clinical decision-making and specialist advice
• Conducting glaucoma clinics and reviewing patients as required
• Managing both new and follow-up glaucoma patients
• Undertaking appropriate ophthalmic investigations and interpreting results
• Developing and reviewing individualised treatment and management plans
• Performing relevant ophthalmic procedures within the scope of competence
• Working collaboratively with nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supporting junior medical staff and colleagues where required
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities
• Ensuring safe, high-quality and patient-centred ophthalmic care

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Independent working

Patient-centred care

Education

GMC registration/licence to practise

GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology

Job description

ProMedical is supporting an NHS Trust in London by securing a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma. The role focuses on delivering Consultant-level ophthalmology care within a multidisciplinary team, primarily addressing glaucoma and related conditions.

The assignment runs from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026, with a Monday–Friday pattern, in an NHS hospital setting. Start date is 1 September 2026; end date 1 December 2026.