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Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery (Medical Retina & Uveitis)

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
05 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Full Time - Permanent
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery

Medical Retina/ Uveitis Consultant

1 WTE

Whipps Cross University Hospital, London with the potential to work across Barts Health Trust sites e.g., Newham.

Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Retina/ Uveitis Consultant to join our busy ophthalmology team.

Main duties of the job

You will manage medical retinal conditions, including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease, in outpatient clinics and injection suites. Key Responsibilities: •    Deliver high-quality patient care across the medical retina service. •    Lead MR clinics •    Supervise trainees and support staff development. •    Contribute to audit, service improvement, and research activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Requirements: •    GMC registration and CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology with medical retina expertise. •    Proven experience in managing medical retina conditions and uveitis. •    Strong communication and teamwork skills. Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross serves a diverse East London population. Our ophthalmology department offers a supportive, teaching-friendly environment with opportunities for research and professional growth.

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This advert is for Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery (Medical Retina & Uveitis) with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum. The contract type is Full Time - Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.

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