Consultant in Ophthalmology with an interest in Oculoplastics


Company:	Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU4 0DZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a full time Consultant post within the Department of Ophthalmology and the successful candidate will work with existing substantive Consultants to provide a comprehensive service for Ophthalmology patients. This post is based at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and includes duties at Moorfields,Bedford Hospital. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Ophthalmologist to play a key role across multi-disciplinary teams focussed on further developing efficient and safe pathways.Thekeyserviceprioritiesthattherolewill activelysupportare strategicplanning forthefutureof elective recovery and digitalisation of Ophthalmology processes.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable specialist knowledge and skills in Ophthalmology with a subspecialty focus on Oculoplastics with a subspecialty interest in orbital andthyroideyedisease andAdnexal Cancer.Wearelookingforacandidatewhois flexible about ways of working and keen to work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver high quality care. In particular, the post holder should have an innovative approach to the elective pathway supporting with flexible cross cover of lists, the implementation ofhighvolumelowcomplexitylistsandotherimprovementsto patientcare.

· MaintainthehighestclinicalstandardsintheOphthalmologymanagementofallpatients.

· Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governanceandaudit.Regularcontributiontodepartmentalmeetings,Journalcluband Medical Grand rounds of the hospital.

· Have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD) appraisal and revalidation.

· Berequiredtoprovideaseniorlevelofsupporttothedepartment.

· Provideoutpatientclinicswhichmaybesupportedbyjuniorstaff.Toprovidesupervision and support to the MDT.

· Therewillbeadministrativedutiessuchasletterdictationsandapprovals,followingupon patientresults,dischargelettersandotherclinicalpaperwork.Outpatientcorrespondenceshouldbereceivedbythereferrerandpatientwithin7days.ElectronicDischargeLetters(EDLs)followinganadmission,suchasforsurgery,shouldbecompletedwithin24hours.

· AssessandmanagewhereappropriatepatientswitharangeofeyeconditionsacrosstheOphthalmologysub-specialtiesincluding acute / general Ophthalmology.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Further details in relation to the main responsibilities of this role, including timetable are available in the attached job description. Further information can be discussed through contacting either the General Manager or Clinical Director prior to interview.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026

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