Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Cons Ophthalmologist Specialising in Corneal & External Disease

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Corneal and External Disease

We are excited to recruit a part time Ophthalmology consultant to provide excellent care to our patients for a fixed term between 5th May 2026 to 3rd December 2026 to cover the planned absence of a substantive consultant.

The job plan offers 4.25 programmed activities to provide direct clinical care (inclusive of associated administration time), and 0.75 SPA.

The postholder will ensure safe continuity of care by maintaining clear clinical documentation and providing appropriate handover of ongoing patient care and responsibilities to consultant colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, including structured handover at the start and end of the locum appointment.

As well as being an expert in management of corneal conditions and in corneal and cataract surgery, the successful candidate will have a broad experience in the management of ophthalmology outpatients and will engage in all aspects of ophthalmology patient pathways, including supporting in Eye Casualty as required. A weekly theatre session is included in the proposed job plan for corneal and cataract cases.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed job plan:

- Provision and development of exceptional ophthalmology services

- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department

- Actively participate in clinical governance and audits

- Actively participate in departmental meetings

- The appointee will comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.

- To be responsible together with the Clinical Lead for developing the multi-disciplinary team specifically for Corneal and External disease services.

- To manage the required waiting times for consultation and treatment of patients.

- To contribute to the effective functioning of the department as a key member of the ophthalmology team and assume responsibility, both singularly and corporately, for the appointment, management, and education of junior medical staff.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a newelectronic patient record(we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have beenrated goodby the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance

We run aWomen's Health Hubin Ilford; anAgeing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) atBarking Community Hospitaland atSt George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many canwork flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be aLondon Living Wageemployer.

Some of the positive changes we've made are captured inthis film.

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

162-0334-BJ-L

Job locations

Ophthalmology Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training)
High level of Corneal experience including competence relevant surgical procedures

Desirable

Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
An interest in developing links with Primary Care

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training)
High level of Corneal experience including competence relevant surgical procedures

Desirable

Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
An interest in developing links with Primary Care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ophthalmology Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ophthalmology Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)