Ophthalmology Consultant | Flexible NHS & Cataract Care

Medacs Healthcare; Waterford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Flexible working options

24/7 support

CPD access

Roles across NHS and private settings

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high-quality eye service in NHS settings, covering outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This locum role suits a consultant with NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems and multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes cataract care and general ophthalmology with potential subspecialty input. You will work with a collaborative MDT, support junior colleagues and contribute to governance and

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience.
• Strong cataract surgery experience.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Subspecialty interest such as oculoplastic, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina.
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services including cataract surgery.
• Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient pathways.
• Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues.
• Contribute day-to-day case surgery provision in line with standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per 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

Consultant level

Cataract surgery

General ophthalmology

NHS experience

GMC registration

CPD

Education

Fellowship in Ophthalmology

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high-quality eye service in NHS settings, covering outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This locum role suits a consultant with NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems and multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes cataract care and general ophthalmology with potential subspecialty input. You will work with a collaborative MDT, support junior colleagues and contribute to governance and