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Medacs Healthcare; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with weekly payroll

Flexible working options

24/7 support from dedicated team

CPD and training opportunities

Roles across NHS and private settings

Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This locum role requires at least six months of NHS experience and offers flexibility within NHS and private settings.

You will contribute to cataract care, general ophthalmology, and subspecialty input as needed. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, maintain high standards of care, and participate in governance, audits

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience.
• Strong ophthalmology competence across general ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services including cataract surgery.
• Provide subspecialty input where appropriate to support service needs.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient pathways.

Skills

GMC registration

Surgical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service, delivering safe, patient‑centred care across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary working.

You'll contribute to comprehensive ophthalmology services, including cataract care and general ophthalmology, with the opportunity to provide subspecialty input depending on service needs.

About You

You're a clinically confident Ophthalmology Consultant with strong surgical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge across general ophthalmology. You value teamwork, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering a positive patient experience.

You're committed to maintaining high standards of care, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Key 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

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Minimum six months recent NHS experience

Strong experience and broad general ophthalmology competence

Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Clear and confident communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Compassionate, patient‑centred approach

Subspecialty interest such as oculoplastic, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina

Experience contributing to ophthalmology service development

Teaching or supervisory experience

Involvement in audit, quality improvement or research activity

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

Competitive pay with weekly payroll

Flexible working options

24/7 support from our dedicated team

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Roles across NHS and private healthcare settings

Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 year's experience supporting doctors across the UK. We work in close partnership with Ophthalmologists at every stage of their career, offering flexible opportunities, dedicated support and a people‑focused recruitment experience built on trust and transparency.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.