Surgeon: Ophthalmology (Consultant)

Consultant Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) – North West England

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

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 North West England with the appointment of a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma).

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Consultant Ophthalmologist with Glaucoma experience to join an established Ophthalmology service and provide high-quality specialist care to patients across the Trust.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe and effective Ophthalmology services throughout the assignment on a Monday–Friday basis.

Key Details

Location: North West England

Setting: NHS Hospital

Contract Type: Locum

Grade: Consultant

Specialty: Ophthalmology (Glaucoma)

Start Date: 24 September 2026

Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

On-Call: As per rota

Rate: To be discussed

The Role

The successful candidate will provide Consultant-level Ophthalmology services with a specialist focus on Glaucoma.

The role will include:

• Assessment and management of patients with Glaucoma and other Ophthalmic conditions
• Providing Consultant-level clinical decision-making, diagnosis and treatment
• Undertaking specialist Glaucoma clinics and assessments
• Managing new and follow-up Glaucoma patients
• Performing appropriate Glaucoma procedures as required
• Providing specialist advice and support to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team
• Working collaboratively with Ophthalmology, medical, surgical and wider multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supporting junior medical staff where required
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities
• Ensuring safe, high-quality and patient-centred care

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-level experience in Ophthalmology
• Specialist experience in Glaucoma
• Broad experience assessing and managing Glaucoma patients
• Appropriate experience in Glaucoma clinics and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working within an NHS Ophthalmology department
• Experience across a broad range of Glaucoma services
• Experience in Glaucoma clinics and theatre
• Teaching and supervision experience
• Experience in clinical audit, governance or service improvement

Why Join This Trust?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established NHS Ophthalmology department on a locum basis.

The Trust offers:

• Start date from 24 September 2026
• Contract through to 31 December 2026
• Monday – Friday working pattern
• Consultant-level clinical responsibility
• Specialist Glaucoma work
• Established multidisciplinary Ophthalmology team
• Supportive clinical environment
• Opportunity to work within an established NHS service
• Competitive locum rates, to be discussed

Apply Now

If you are a Consultant Ophthalmologist with Glaucoma experience looking for your next locum opportunity in the North West England, we would be pleased to hear from you.

With a 24 September 2026 start and an initial contract 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.