Locum Consultant in Neuro-Ophthalmology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a consultant ophthalmologist to manage a specialist clinic for neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Responsibilities include running outpatient services, collaborating with neurosurgeons, and participating in departmental activities. Applicants are required to submit a CV. This position affords opportunities in research and teaching within a reputable NHS trust, known for its commitment to sustainability and high staff satisfaction.

Qualifications

• CV required for application.

Responsibilities

• Run an outpatient clinic as per timetable.
• Be available for consultations with neurosurgical and neurology staff.
• Undertake peri-ocular botulinum injections as indicated.
• Review data for hydroxychloroquine retinal screening service.
• Participate in fortnightly departmental MDT.
• Contribute to research, teaching, and clinical governance activities.

Job description

Overview

As a consultant ophthalmologist you will be running a specialist weekly clinic seeing both outpatients and ward patients referred with a wide range of neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

CV required for application.

Responsibilities

• To run an outpatient clinic as per timetable.
• To be available during normal office hours for consultations with neurosurgical and neurology staff relating to inpatients in the hospital and to facilitate inpatient consultations on request.
• To undertake peri-ocular botulinum injections as indicated.
• To review data collected by ophthalmic technicians for the hydroxychloroquine retinal screening service.
• To participate in the fortnightly departmental MDT (Thursdays 1-2pm).
• To actively contribute to the research, teaching and clinical governance activities of the department.

About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Our sites

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Commitment

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Additional information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Why work at UCLH

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH was recognised as a top trust to work at in England in the most recent NHS staff survey, with the highest percentage of staff who would recommend us as a place to work for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025