Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- Vitreo-retinal

Main area Vitreo-retinal Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Ophthalmologist Contract Locum: 12 months Hours Part time – 9.38 sessions per week Job ref 273-DC-

Employer Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Moorfields Eye Hospital Town London Salary £109,725 – £145,478 per annum pro rata Closing 15/02/ :59

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist- Vitreo-retinal

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Ophthalmologist

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We\’re also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreo-retinal surgery.

The post is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road and Moorfields at St George\’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon.

You will be responsible for the care and management of patients seen in your allocated VR/ VRE clinics and operating sessions. You will be required to participate in the VRE on call rota alongside the other consultants.

The successful applicant will have completed FRCOphth / MRCOphth and must be registered with the GMC. Applicants need to evidence demonstrable training and experience in all aspects of Vitreo-retinal work.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the care of Vitreo-retinal patients across admitted and non admitted pathways.
• Participation in on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-retinal emergency work when needed.
• Management of elective theatre lists and outpatient clinics including face-to-face, telephone and virtual reviews.
• Supervision of junior medical staff in the VR/VRE clinics and theatre lists.
• Active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
• Clinical research participation where relevant

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Easy and quick transport links

A range of attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop your skills

Flexible working friendly organization

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for detailed duties and main responsibilities. Proposed job plan can also be found at the end of the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Full GMC Registration (with a ‘License to Practise’).
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry.
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Personal Qualities

• Committed to job
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Good Team Building Skills
• Commitment to high quality research

Skills and Abilities

• High degree of clinical & surgical skills vitreoretinal surgery
• Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific & clinical journals.
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
• Surgical experience
• Results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups
• Ability to attract research funding

Experience

• Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels.
• Extensive experience in the management of all of patients with conditions requiring vitreoretinal clinical/surgical knowledge
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a research group
• Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research
• Understanding of the key NIHR funding streams for research
• Experience of public & patient engagement.
• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.

Knowledge

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship Training in vitreoretinal surgery
• Extensive knowledge of please vitreoretinal conditions
• Relevant research methods training
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
• Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Attended clinical leadership training.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Professor Lyndon Da Cruz Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director Email address

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