Ophthalmology Consultant
Job Title: Ophthalmology Consultant
Location: South Wales
Contract Type: Locum
Salary: £100 - £120 per hour
Job Type: Full time
Job information: Must be on the Specialist Register Medical retina and laser treatments experience required
Job Summary
We're recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service, delivering safe, patient‑centred care across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary working.
You’ll contribute to comprehensive ophthalmology services, including cataract care and general ophthalmology, with the opportunity to provide subspecialty input depending on service needs.
About You
You're a clinically confident Ophthalmology Consultant with strong surgical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge across general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. You value teamwork, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering a positive patient experience.
You're committed to maintaining high standards of care, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and general ophthalmology care
- Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth and effective patient pathways
- Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues
- Contribute day to day‑case surgery provision in line with national and departmental standards
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GMC and NHS Trust requirements
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, MDT activity and service development
- Provide clear advice and guidance to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare partners
Essential Skills & Experience
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Minimum six months recent NHS experience
- Strong cataract surgery experience and broad general ophthalmology competence
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, patient‑centred approach
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Subspecialty interest such as oculoplastic, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina
- Experience contributing to ophthalmology service development
- Teaching or supervisory experience
- Involvement in audit, quality improvement or research activity
Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare
- Competitive pay with weekly payroll
- Flexible working options
- 24/7 support from our dedicated team
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- Roles across NHS and private healthcare settings
- Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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