Compensation: 150.000 - 200.000
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Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatrics and Strabismus
Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Locum Consultant) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 273-DC-1324
Site Northwick Park, Ealing and City Road Town Watford Road, Harrow Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata Closing 15/06/ :59
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
The post is comprised of 10.25 programmed activities (PAs), of which 7.75 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs) and 1 PA for Clinical, Admin. The post is split between three of the Moorfields sites; Northwick Park, Ealing & City Road. The weekly service teaching also takes place at City Road.
The post involves participation in the joint MEH/GOSH Paediatric on‑call rota which is supplemented with 0.27 additional PAs. The City Road sessions include adult Strabismus clinics, Paediatric casualty and an alternate week surgical list. The Northwick Park sessions include a weekly all‑day Paediatric and adult Strabismus clinic. The post‑holder will work closely with local orthoptic, optometry, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to diverse populations within Northwest and North Central London.
These include the delivery of ROP screening and treatment.
Other requirements of the post‑holder include commitment to attending the weekly paediatric service teaching (as permitted), and monthly strabismus service teaching, as well as participation in the joint MEH/GOSH paediatric consultant on‑call rota.
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology are essential and formal teaching experience 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.
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 organisation
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
Research Governance
The post holder will be expected to comply with all Moorfields policies pertaining to research governance. This will include ensuring that all research activities of the post holder are approved by the Trust and an appropriate ethics committee before commencement. This will also include meeting all the Trust research audit, monitoring and training requirements.
Research, Teaching & Audit
Moorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to the research and development, teaching and training within the service. As a result the Trust has a policy concerning all intellectual property that may apply to you. The policy can be found in the Medical Staff handbook or copies can be obtained from the HR Department.
Professional Development
The Trust provides opportunities for CME and CPD. The timetable will be arranged to allow the candidate to take advantage of these opportunities.
The opportunity will be available for the post holder to enrol in a part‑time medical education degree course. The post‑holder will be encouraged and financially supported to work towards a medical education higher degree or accreditation programme.
There is provision for at least 2 weeks paid study leave with expenses if appropriate each year. This is monitored by the study leave committee.
Revalidation requirements
All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.
Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed‑term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.
GENERAL DUTIES
- To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
- To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy.
- Disability and DBS checks.
- Security policy.
- Safeguarding policies.
- Equal opportunities policy.
- No‑smoking policy.
- Freedom of Information Act compliance.
- General duties may be varied.
- Pre‑employment health screening.
- Infection control practises.
- Equipment decontamination.
- Any other duties as designated by your manager and commensurate with the grade.
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
- Full GMC Registration
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
- Higher Degree
Training and Knowledge
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
- Clinical Fellowship in Strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology and extended experience in Strabismus Surgery
- Competence in the surgical management of strabismus
- Formal teaching experience
Skills and abilities
- High degree of clinical and surgical skill in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Audit leading to service improvement
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with strabismus & related pathology problems.
- Extensive experience in the management of paediatric ophthalmology and managing children with all ocular pathology.
- Extensive experience in providing ROP treatment.
Personal Qualities
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead & co‑ordinate clinical teams
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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 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
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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 Lucy Barker Job title Service Director - Paediatric Ophthalmology Email address Additional information
For an informal discussion in relation to this post, please contact the following:
Lucy Barker - Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director -
Naz Raoof - Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director -
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