External Eye Disease Locum Consultant

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea to join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust within the North Division.

This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in establishing and leading a new corneal service across our Stratford and Brent Cross sites, delivering high-quality specialist care to patients with corneal and external eye disease.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led corneal outpatient and theatre services, undertake clinical assessment and management of new and follow-up patients, support referral triage, participate in clinical audit and governance activities, and contribute to teaching, research and service development within one of the world's leading ophthalmic institutions.

This post offers 9.13 Programmed Activities (7.13 clinical, 1 Supporting Professional Activities and 1 associated administration) with no on-call commitment, providing an excellent opportunity to develop and shape a growing service while working alongside a well-established team of expert corneal consultants.

Benefits of the role include:

• Opportunity to establish and lead a new corneal service.
• Work across modern facilities at Stratford and Brent Cross.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Access to world-leading ophthalmic research and education.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Free staff parking available at Brent Cross.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in establishing and developing a new corneal service across Moorfields' Stratford and Brent Cross sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and leading a new corneal service at Stratford and Brent Cross.
• Delivering consultant-led corneal outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patients.
• Undertaking corneal surgery and leading corneal theatre sessions.
• Providing expert clinical care and ensuring high standards of patient-centred treatment.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Supervising, teaching and supporting junior doctors, medical students, observers and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participating in research, audit and educational activities in line with Moorfields' commitment to innovation and excellence.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.
• Supporting performance, quality and governance objectives across the service.
• Contributing to business planning, service development and the continued growth of corneal services within the Trust.
• Maintaining professional standards in line with GMC requirements, appraisal and revalidation processes.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded corneal team and have the opportunity to shape and develop services while working within one of the world's leading specialist eye hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will join Moorfields Eye Hospital as a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea, working across the Stratford and Brent Cross sites to establish, develop and lead a new corneal service.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality consultant-led care for patients with corneal and external eye disease, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services. Clinical duties will include the assessment and management of new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinics, undertaking corneal surgical procedures and theatre lists, and supporting the management of referrals into the Corneal Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professional and managerial colleagues to support service delivery, operational performance and continuous quality improvement. They will contribute to the development of clinical pathways, audit programmes, service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities to maintain the highest standards of patient care.

The role includes participation in teaching and training activities, providing supervision and support to junior doctors, medical students, observers and allied healthcare professionals. The post holder will also contribute to Moorfields' internationally recognised research, education and innovation agenda through involvement in research, audit and academic activities where appropriate.

As a senior clinical leader, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, support multidisciplinary team working, participate in business planning and service development, and contribute to the achievement of Trust objectives.

This full-time post comprises 9.13 Programmed Activities (7.13 clinical, 1 Supporting Professional Activities and 1 associated administration) and has no on-call commitment. The job plan may be reviewed and amended in line with service requirements and the successful candidate's expertise.

Moorfields Eye Hospital offers a unique opportunity to work within one of the world's leading specialist eye hospitals, combining excellent clinical practice with opportunities for research, teaching and service innovation.

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.