Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Interest in Medical Retina

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the region is seeking a part-time Consultant with a special interest in Medical Retina to join the Royal Eye Unit. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to over 70,000 patients annually. Key responsibilities include attending outpatient clinics, supporting the Acute Referral Clinic, and participating in postgraduate teaching. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive and friendly environment with consideration for those needing flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Full registration and licence with the GMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide first‑class service in Ophthalmology.
• Attend outpatient clinics and day‑case surgery.
• Support the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).
• Participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff.

Education

Full registration and licence with the GMC

Job description

Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.

Position: Consultant – Special Interest in Medical Retina

This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Royal Eye Unit where our multidisciplinary team see over 70,000 patients per year. We offer a full range of hospital eye care services including specialist outpatient clinics, admitted care and an acute referral service for eye emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• The post is part time, 9.4 PA’s per week with additional regional on‑call rota participation.
• Provide first‑class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Attend outpatient clinics and day‑case surgery at Kingston Hospital and potentially at other sites in the locality as service demands require.
• Work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues, clinical fellows, specialty doctors and specialist optometrists.
• Support the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).
• Participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

Qualifications

• Full registration and licence with the GMC.

Additional Information

Application from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Fountation Trust provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our achievements and reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London.

Contact

• Mr Hooman Sherafat – Consultant Ophthalmologist
• Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology: 020 8934 6404