Locum Consultant Anaesthetist (Ophthalmology)

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye health service provider in London seeks a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist. This role involves providing anaesthetic services in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities spanning multiple hospital sites. Candidates should hold Full GMC Registration and have significant experience in Eye anaesthesia and adult GA. This position offers a competitive salary between £109,725 to £145,478 with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

NHS Pension Scheme

Free independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Access to NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in adult GA and LAS.
• Experience in eye anaesthesia.
• APLS provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anaesthetic service to the main Moorfields hospital and satellite sites.
• Maintain an efficient theatre service and ensure smooth running of operations.
• Participate in clinical governance and continuous professional development.

Skills

High degree of clinical skill

Leadership ability

Commitment to service improvement

Commitment to personal development

Teaching credentials & involvement

Research credentials and publications

Education

Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')

Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD)

Job description

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist (Ophthalmology)

The closing date is 23 October 2025

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

The consultants provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the main Moorfields hospital at City Road and a variable degree of support to a number of satellites in the London area. Direct care sessions include operating lists and pre-assessment clinics.

Main duties of the job

We have two positions available across our hospital sites:

The anaesthetist at Northwick Park (post 1) will have 4 theatre lists per week which amount to 4.5 PA +0.25 PA for admin +1.5 SPA + 0.25 PA for Clinical Governance for a total of 6.5 PA.

The anaesthetist at Ealing and Potters Bar (post 2) will have 5 theatre lists per week which amount to 5.625 PA +0.25 PA for admin + 1.5 SPA +0.25 PA for Clinical Governance for a total of 7.625 PA

The hours for post 1 and post 2 are: AM session 08:30 - 12:30 and PM session 13:00 - 17:00.

The locum consultants have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, and for the proper functioning of the service. The post holders are expected to maintain an efficient service, maximising use of theatre time and working flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the operating department.

The locum consultants are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by The Royal College of Anaesthetists. They will participate in the Trust's appraisal scheme.

Operating theatres are normally open between 08.30 to 17.00 weekdays.

About us

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job responsibilities

The posts are based at Moorfields Eye Hospital Northwest sites which include Northwick Park, Ealing and Potters Bar.

The post holders will be expected to work flexibly to facilitate service provision when colleagues are absent. Many patients undergo surgery with local anaesthesia, and all are done as a day case. The lack of many services that would be found in a general hospital means that the anaesthetic service is more than usual relied upon for perioperative patient care.

In addition to clinical duties, the new appointee would be expected to participate in departmental activities including management, teaching and audit.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration (with a \'Licence to Practise\')
• Experience in adult GA and LAS
• Experience in eye anaesthesia
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD)

Further Training & Knowledge

• APLS provider
• Clinical leadership training
• Higher or advanced training in day care anaesthesia

Personal Qualities

• Committed to public service
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Good Team Building Skills
• Ability to innovate
• Ability to respond to a dynamic environment

Skills & Ability

• High degree of clinical skill
• Leadership ability
• Commitment to service improvement
• Commitment to personal development
• Teaching credentials & involvement
• Research credentials and publications

Experience

• Wide ranging clinical experience of anaesthesia
• Experience of public & patient engagement
• Involvement in in QIPP projects & service improvement projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year. Salary will be adjusted pro rata for part-time roles