# Consultant Ophthalmologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for 18 Week Support Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist/a78396cb-f5e1-4e79-b345-04b5bcacd35b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-ophthalmologist/a78396cb-f5e1-4e79-b345-04b5bcacd35b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** 18 Week Support Limited - **Location:** Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Locum - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2027-09-17T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-23T11:10:39.692Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0341-26-0060 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0341-26-0060/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0341-26-0060 - **Employer website:** https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ ## Job Content ### Job summary 18 Week Support is looking for experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services. This is an opportunity for GMC registered Consultant Ophthalmologists to provide additional clinical capacity within NHS services while working flexibly around their existing commitments. The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team, delivering high quality ophthalmology care and supporting NHS Trusts to manage patient demand and waiting lists. Sessions and locations will vary according to individual availability and NHS Trust requirements. Our team will support you throughout the registration, compliance and onboarding process. ### Main duties of the job Provide Consultant level ophthalmology services within NHS Trust settings Conduct outpatient ophthalmology clinics and assess patients referred for specialist care Undertake appropriate clinical examinations investigations and diagnostic assessments Develop and document appropriate management and treatment plans Provide follow up and ongoing clinical management where required Identify patients requiring further investigation treatment or referral Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists optometrists nurses healthcare professionals and administrative teams Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with NHS and professional standards Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues ensuring patients are fully informed about their care Maintain high standards of patient safety clinical governance and confidentiality Support NHS Trusts in managing ophthalmology waiting lists and increasing clinical capacity Participate in service delivery in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and Trust requirements ### About us At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 23 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 8b - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Locum - Duration: 2 years - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: E0341-26-0060 - Job locations: Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities 18 Week Support is seeking experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services The successful candidate will provide high quality Consultant level ophthalmology care and will work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to support NHS services and increase clinical capacity The role will involve assessing and managing patients attending ophthalmology services conducting clinical examinations reviewing investigations developing appropriate treatment plans and providing follow up care where required The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care clinical governance and professional practice while working in accordance with NHS Trust policies and relevant professional standards This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available according to NHS Trust requirements and the consultants availability 18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ### Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). ## Person Specification ### Sponsorship **Essential** - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship ### Qualifications **Essential** - GMC registered with a licence to practise - Primary medical qualification - CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology - Relevant specialist training in Ophthalmology - Evidence of continuing professional development - Current or recent NHS experience at Consultant level - Relevant ophthalmology experience ## 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.