Locum Consultant

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant - Neuro‑Ophthalmology The closing date is 21 December 2025 This is a new Consultant post to the Neuro‑ophthalmology department. The post is comprised of 7.75 programmed activities (PAs), of which 4.5 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 3 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs). There is also time dedicated to attend the weekly service radiology MDT meeting. The post is based at the Moorfields City Road site. The proposed job plan is detailed below, however may be subject to change in response to the demand of the service over time. It is expected the post-holder be flexible to discuss patients remotely throughout the week. The post is available now and for a fixed term period of 12 months. Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in Neuro‑ophthalmology is essential and fellowship training in Strabismus would be advantageous. Main duties of the job Provide High Quality Care to Patients The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. Performance Management To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas: Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways. Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re‑attendance rates. Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team. Operational efficiency e.g. demand management. Further information is available via the job description for this role. About us 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 organisation And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Job responsibilities Full Job Description and Person Specification is included. The post-holder will deliver 4.5 direct clinical care sessions of which some will be clinical sessions delivered virtually. Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Education and Qualifications FRCOphth or equivalent CCT or equivalent training. Full GMC Registration Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register Higher Degree Training and Knowledge Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology, medical ophthalmology or neurology Clinical Fellowship in Neuro ophthalmology Experience of medical ophthalmology, neurology or neuro‑ophthalmology Formal teaching experience qualification Skills and abilities High degree of clinicall skill in Neuro Ophthalmology Experience in Audit leading to service improvement Experience Extensive experience in the management of patients with neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems. Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a teaching or research group 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. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £109,725 to £145,478 a yearPer Annum, Will be pro rata'd as part time #J-18808-Ljbffr