Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Interest in Medical Retina

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a part-time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in medical retina. This role offers an opportunity to work within a thriving multidisciplinary team at the Royal Eye Unit, Kingston Hospital. You will provide outstanding patient care and take part in postgraduate education. Candidates must be GMC registered and possess relevant qualifications and experience. Salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology.
• Completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery.
• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service in Ophthalmology with support from fellow consultants.
• Participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates.
• Work closely with various medical and surgical colleagues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Ability to motivate staff

Education

Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

FRCOPhth or equivalent

Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist – Medical Retina

The closing date is 08 January 2026

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.

Applications are invited for the position of Consultant with special interest in medical retina within our thriving Ophthalmology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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.

This is a substantive role based in the Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital. The post is part‑time, 9.4 PA's per week. There is an additional regional on‑call rota participation and the post holder will be actively involved in supporting the Acute Referral Clinic (ARC).

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder is expected to provide a first‑class service in Ophthalmology supported by fellow consultants, junior medical staff and allied health professionals. The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics and day‑case surgery at Kingston Hospital but potentially also at other sites in the locality as service demands require. The post holder will work closely with other medical and surgical colleagues, clinical fellows, specialty doctors and specialist optometrists.

The service‑line has regular educational meetings and actively supports opportunities for personal development of appointed staff. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

Candidates must hold full registration and license with the GMC.

About Us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation 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.

Job Responsibilities

Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Hooman Sherafat – Consultant Ophthalmologist

Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology – T: 020 8934 6404

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• Possession of CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview
• FRCOPhth or equivalent
• Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

• Current wide range of general ophthalmology, vitreoretinal and medical retina experience
• Completed at least one year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
• Independent cataract surgeon
• Independent vitreoretinal surgeon
• Sub‑specialty experience in medical retina
• Completed fellowship in medical retina

Management Skills

• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
• Attended management training course
• Knowledge of finance / budgets
• Setting up a Service

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Relevant research in peer‑reviewed journals
• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
• Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
• Other certificates of training/education
• Evidence of teaching

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate leadership and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate staff, facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
• Team player
• Flexible
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum pro rata