# Consultant Ophthalmologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist/594e36a1-418e-41cf-8a91-bf974c7cd3b5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist/594e36a1-418e-41cf-8a91-bf974c7cd3b5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Moorfields Eye Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 10.31 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent: 10.31PA - **Employment type:** Full time - 10.31 sessions per week (0.06 DC (Low Frequency On Call)) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-29T13:10:46.478Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Moorfields_Eye_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology_Glaucoma/Ophthalmology_Glaucoma-v8316281 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8316281?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in Glaucoma to join the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive full-time post offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality glaucoma care across Northwick Park, Brent Cross and City Road, working within one of the largest and most innovative glaucoma services in the world. The successful candidate will combine specialist clinical and surgical practice with service development, leadership, teaching and supervision responsibilities. ### Main duties of the job - Provide expert medical and surgical glaucoma care in outpatient, virtual and theatre settings. - Deliver consultant-led care across Moorfields North and City Road services. - Lead and support the development of glaucoma diagnostic and virtual review pathways. - Perform advanced glaucoma surgery, including complex surgical procedures. - Supervise, teach and mentor fellows, trainees, specialist optometrists and multidisciplinary staff. - Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service innovation. - Contribute to research, education and training within the Trust and wider ophthalmology community. - Participate in the Moorfields low-frequency glaucoma consultant on-call rota. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will join a highly regarded consultant team within the glaucoma service and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred glaucoma care across multiple Moorfields sites. The role includes face-to-face clinics, virtual review clinics, theatre sessions and leadership of glaucoma diagnostic pathways. The successful candidate will support the continued expansion of consultant-led glaucoma services and play a key role in developing innovative models of care to improve access, efficiency and patient outcomes. Working closely with consultants, divisional management teams, specialist optometrists and multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will contribute to service planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, participation in audit and appraisal processes, research and teaching activities, and active involvement in maintaining the high standards of care for which Moorfields is recognised internationally. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Experience of teaching at postgraduate level - Active involvement in Service Improvement and Audit **Desirable** - Experience of public & patient engagement. - Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services. - Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects. - Management innovation experience ### SKILLS & ABILITY **Essential** - High level of glaucoma surgical experience including filtration, tube and revision surgeries - Ability to lead & coordinate clinical and multi-professional teams. - Excellent surgical competence & skills in modern cataract surgery. **Desirable** - Excellent teaching & presentation skills. - Management skills & experience. ### PERSONAL QUALITIES **Essential** - Excellent communications skills - Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams - Committed to job - Flexibility and teamwork ### EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification. - CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date). - Full GMC Registration (with a ‘Licence to Practise’). - Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry. **Desirable** - Completion of, or studies towards Higher Degree (MD/PhD) ### FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Be near to OR completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. - Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS - Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC. - Completion of 2 years recognised post-CCT glaucoma fellowship training - Experience of innovation and management of High Volume Ophthalmic Diagnostic Hubs **Desirable** - Prior Consultant Level Experience as a Glaucoma Specialist - Clinical leadership training ## Documents - [meh privacy notice (pdf, 138.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1732) - [meh staff benefits (pdf, 919.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1731) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 437.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10637353) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.