Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- Spec interest in Glaucoma

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- Spec interest in Glaucoma

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology department at Imperial college Healthcare Trust and we are looking for a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist to join our well-established service within our Glaucoma team.

Your primary base will be The Western Eye Hospital where you will run both outpatient clinics and have opportunity to facilitate theatre lists, providing specialist services to patients from all areas of the Trust. You will also be expected to deliver care through a mix of face-to-face and virtual clinics at any of our sites, so travel may be required.

In addition to clinical duties, you will play a key role in supervising resident doctors and fellows in both clinic and theatre, supporting their development and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

If you are passionate about advancing Glaucoma services and thrive in a collaborative, multi-site environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional Ophthalmology services across Imperial college healthcare NHS trust.

Your key responsibilities include:

Clinical Duties:

- Performing surgical procedures in theatre.

- Leading and participating in outpatient clinics.

- Driving the development and improvement of ophthalmology services.

- Teaching and mentoring colleagues to support clinical excellence.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £113,565 to £150,569 per annum WTE

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-LCONB163

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main areas of responsibility as below however please read the provided job description for full details of the role.

- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology

- Performance Management

- Medical Staff Management

- Governance

- Leadership and Team Working

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main areas of responsibility as below however please read the provided job description for full details of the role.

- Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Ophthalmology

- Performance Management

- Medical Staff Management

- Governance

- Leadership and Team Working

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• MBBS
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Leadership/ management skills

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff
• Recognised leadership training

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
• Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal

Academic achievements

Essential

• Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to Glaucoma
• Experience in research projects.

Language

Essential

• Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Understanding of clinical governance

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

• Specialist training (fellowship) in - Glaucoma
• Consultant experience in Glaucoma ophthalmology
• Consultant experience in dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
• Consultant experience of providing high volume and complex cataract surgery and managing complications of cataract surgery

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• MBBS
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Leadership/ management skills

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff
• Recognised leadership training

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists and GPs
• Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal

Academic achievements

Essential

• Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to Glaucoma
• Experience in research projects.

Language

Essential

• Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Understanding of clinical governance

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

• Specialist training (fellowship) in - Glaucoma
• Consultant experience in Glaucoma ophthalmology
• Consultant experience in dealing with general ophthalmic emergencies
• Consultant experience of providing high volume and complex cataract surgery and managing complications of cataract surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager - Ophthalmology

Martin Higgins

[email protected]

07858491931

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £113,565 to £150,569 per annum WTE

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-LCONB163

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH

United Kingdom

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