Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

This is a replacement Locum Consultant post. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and continuing to develop ophthalmic care for neuro-ophthalmology patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff (medical and non-medical).

Main duties of the job

The post will be primarily based at Kings College though there is potential to support Queen Mary's hospital sites as appropriate. The proposed job plan is attached. This is subject to review within 3 months of the post holder commencing in post.

The main remit of this post is to provide specialist Consultant leadership, expertise and support to the neuro-ophthalmology service provided at King's College Hospital's. As a tertiary centre the service receives referrals from throughout the region. There will also be a commitment to developing community based neuro-ophthalmology triage services, with involvement in training, supervision and virtual case review. In addition the post may involve performing high volume cataract surgery

There will be no on-call commitments associated with this role.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-MED-DH-8364342

Job locations

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full Registration with GMC
• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Management course and/or qualification
• Teaching skills course/qualification

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application
• Advanced subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Ophthalmology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Experience of clinical research.
• Publication of relevant review articles or case report

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full Registration with GMC
• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Management course and/or qualification
• Teaching skills course/qualification

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application
• Advanced subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Ophthalmology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Experience of clinical research.
• Publication of relevant review articles or case report

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director

Eoin O'Sullivan

eoin.o'[email protected]

07715377545

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-MED-DH-8364342

Job locations

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

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