Ophthalmology Consultant – Cataract & General Ophthalmology

Medacs Healthcare; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible working

24/7 support

CPD access

NHS/private roles

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service in Belfast. This locum role covers outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways, with a focus on safe, patient‑centred care and strong cataract surgery skills.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, provide subspecialty input as needed, support junior colleagues, and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum six months NHS experience.
• Strong cataract surgery experience and broad ophthalmology competence.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and general ophthalmology care
• Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth and effective patient pathways
• Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues
• Contribute day to day‑case surgery provision in line with national and departmental standards
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GMC and NHS Trust requirements
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, MDT activity and service development
• Provide clear advice and guidance to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare partners

Skills

Ophthalmology

NHS experience

Cataract surgery

Subspecialty input

Teamwork

Communication

Autonomous work

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service in Belfast. This locum role covers outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways, with a focus on safe, patient‑centred care and strong cataract surgery skills.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, provide subspecialty input as needed, support junior colleagues, and contribute to service development.