Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Ocular Plastics) - East Kent

Medacs; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist to join East Kent Hospitals. The role offers £100 - £125 per hour with shifts from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, plus on-call duties. Applicants must be GMC registered and have experience at Consultant level. This position involves treating a range of eye disorders and supporting patient care. Travel between sites in East Kent will be required.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

CPD courses

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Mental health support services

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor, experience in Ophthalmology is essential.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK and ability to pass enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care and perform corrective surgeries for eye diseases.
• Manage emergency eye treatment clinics.
• Support patients and families with clear communication of clinical information.

Skills

Surgical skills

Patient communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Emergency eye treatment

Education

GMC registration

Clinical experience at Consultant level

Job description

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Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Ocular Plastics) - East Kent, Ashford

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Medacs

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Ashford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **

Client Name: East Kent Hospitals Uni. NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics)
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday + 1:5 On Calls

Details: One job requires oculoplastics specialisation - clinics, theatres, cancer work, YAG laser Urgent Eye cover as required and second on call The rota is basically 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, except when on call. Please note we are a 5 site Trust in East Kent so travel will be required. Non-resident on-call: 14/4/25 09:00 to 21/4/2025 09:00 Urgent Eye, Outpatient Clinics, Theatre Lists
Location: William Harvey Hospital

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

In your role as an Ophthalmology Doctor at East Kent Hospitals Uni. NHS Foundation Trust, you will rely on your superior surgical skills, dexterity, and coordination to treat a diverse range of disorders, improving or in some cases fully restoring a patient's sight. Your extensive knowledge will help you explore all the treatment possibilities and enjoy a gratifying career.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As an Ophthalmology Doctor with East Kent Hospitals Uni. NHS Foundation Trustyou will:

• Provide routine care, diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries as well as performing corrective surgeries.
• Manage emergency and specialist eye treatment clinics.
• Liaise with medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality treatment.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain findings using a variety of methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

So, if you are an experienced Ophthalmology Doctor with the determination to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at East Kent Hospitals Uni. NHS Foundation Trust.

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **