Surgeon: Ophthalmology (Consultant)

Consultant Ophthalmology (Specialising in Oculoplastics) – East of England

About ProMedical

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As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance, ethical practice and long-standing NHS relationships.

The Opportunity

We are supporting an NHS Trust in the East of England with the appointment of a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastics.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist Oculoplastics experience to join an established NHS Ophthalmology service and provide high-quality specialist ophthalmic care.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the Trust's Ophthalmology service and contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-centred care.

Key Details

Location: East of England

Setting: NHS Hospital

Contract Type: Locum

Grade: Consultant

Specialty: Ophthalmology – Oculoplastics

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract Duration: 01/09/2026 – 31/12/2026

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday only

Rate: To be discussed

The Role

The successful candidate will provide Consultant-level Ophthalmology services, specialising in Oculoplastics, within the Trust.

The role will include:

• Providing Consultant-level Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics services
• Assessing and managing patients with ophthalmic and oculoplastic conditions
• Providing specialist clinical advice and treatment planning
• Supporting the day-to-day delivery of the Ophthalmology service
• Contributing to multidisciplinary working and clinical discussions
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Supporting patient-centred ophthalmic care pathways
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety
• Contributing to service improvement activities where required
• Supporting junior medical staff and colleagues where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology, or relevant experience for a locum appointment
• Previous NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist experience
• Specialist experience in Oculoplastics
• Strong clinical experience within Ophthalmology
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care
• Availability to work Monday – Friday

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working within an NHS Ophthalmology department
• Broad experience across Ophthalmology
• Additional specialist Oculoplastics experience
• Experience in clinical audit, governance or service improvement
• Teaching and supervision experience

Why Join This Trust?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established NHS Ophthalmology department on a locum assignment running from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026.

The Trust offers:

• Start date of 01/09/2026
• Contract running until 31/12/2026
• Consultant-level position
• Monday – Friday working pattern
• Specialist Oculoplastics-focused role
• Established multidisciplinary Ophthalmology team
• Supportive NHS clinical environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a specialist ophthalmic service
• Competitive locum rate, to be discussed

Apply Now

If you are a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastics looking for your next locum opportunity in the East of England, we would be pleased to hear from you.

With a 1 September 2026 start and an assignment running until 31 December 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established NHS Ophthalmology service on a Monday–Friday basis.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.