Locum Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology
The closing date is 11 January 2026
Job summary
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.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum, Will be pro rata'd as part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
273-DC-7619960
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital
162 City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital
162 City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer's website
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