External Eye Disease Locum Consultant: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MD or PhD).

Further Training & Knowledge

Essential

• Have completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
• Have completed at least 12 months of post CCT corneal fellowship and be able to demonstrate good outcomes in keratoplasty
• Experience in emergency ophthalmology and managing urgent care eye conditions

Desirable

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Attended clinical leadership training.
• Prior Consultant Level Experience as a Corneal Specialist

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Audit & research Skills
• Track Record of peer-reviewed scientific clinical journals.
• Excellent surgical competence & skills in cataract surgery.
• Excellent surgical competence & skills in corneal graft surgery.
• Emergency ophthalmology skills
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to staff development
• Reliable work record

Desirable

• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.
• Management skills & experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels.
• Active involvement in Service Improvement and Audit

Desirable

• Experience of public & patient engagement.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.
• Management innovation experience

Closing Date: 13 September 2026