Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus London weighting Pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW3 2QG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics to cover maternity leave within the Ophthalmology Service at Royal Free London NHS Trust.

The Ophthalmology department serves patient in the North Central London area and offers a comprehensive range of routine and specialist ophthalmic services and treatments across multiple sites. Sub-specialty services include medical retina, surgical retina, cornea / anterior segment, oculoplastic, neuro ophthalmology and glaucoma. The successful candidate will join a clinical team of Consultant Surgeons, Specialty Doctors and trainees, supported by Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses and Ophthalmic Technicians

Main Duties

• Assist with the provision of Oculoplastic services for Royal Free London NHS Trust

• Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.

• Participate in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate.

• Participate in quality improvement and clinical audit.

• Participate in service development and policy review.

• Participate in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026

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