Locum Consultant in Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology

NHS Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Locum Consultant in Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology to join a busy ophthalmology service. The post involves clinical leadership, participation in departmental planning and education programs, and delivering high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will contribute to governance, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring patient safety and continuous service improvement within a supportive NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, ensuring compliance with standards and helping service development.

Job description

Locum Consultant in Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology

The postholder will also be expected to contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities, ensuring compliance with national standards and helping to identify opportunities for service development. Active participation in consultant meetings, departmental planning, and education programmes will be essential. We are looking for a candidate with excellent clinical leadership, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively within a busy multidisciplinary environment. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, service improvement, and teaching, alongside excellent communication, organisational skills, and a collaborative approach to care.