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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Urgent Eye and Cataracts within the Ophthalmology Service at Royal Free London NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology department serves patient in the North Central London area and offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and treatments across multiple sites. Sub-specialty services include medical retina, surgical retina, cornea / anterior segment, oculoplastic, neuro ophthalmology and glaucoma. The successful candidate will join a clinical team of Consultant Surgeons, Specialty Doctors and trainees, supported by Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses and Ophthalmic Technicians.
Main Duties
Assist with the provision of Urgent Eye and Cataract services for Royal Free London NHS Trust Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities. Participate in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate. Participate in quality improvement and clinical audit. Participate in service development and policy review. Participate in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Ophthalmology and subspecialty experience in Glaucoma
Desirable
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT in Ophthalmology or interview within 6 months of CCT date
Desirable
- *MD or PhD
- *Outstanding research record
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Urgent Eye and Cataracts with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London weighting Pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term- 12 months). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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