Consultant Ophthalmologist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 10.31 PA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC1V 2PD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in Glaucoma to join the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive full-time post offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality glaucoma care across Northwick Park, Brent Cross and City Road, working within one of the largest and most innovative glaucoma services in the world. The successful candidate will combine specialist clinical and surgical practice with service development, leadership, teaching and supervision responsibilities.

• Provide expert medical and surgical glaucoma care in outpatient, virtual and theatre settings.

• Deliver consultant-led care across Moorfields North and City Road services.

• Lead and support the development of glaucoma diagnostic and virtual review pathways.

• Perform advanced glaucoma surgery, including complex surgical procedures.

• Supervise, teach and mentor fellows, trainees, specialist optometrists and multidisciplinary staff.

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service innovation.

• Contribute to research, education and training within the Trust and wider ophthalmology community.

• Participate in the Moorfields low-frequency glaucoma consultant on-call rota.

What’s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)

• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

• 24/7 independent counselling support

• Career-long learning and development opportunities

• Excellent transport connections

• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes

• Free Pilates classes

• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

The post holder will join a highly regarded consultant team within the glaucoma service and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred glaucoma care across multiple Moorfields sites. The role includes face-to-face clinics, virtual review clinics, theatre sessions and leadership of glaucoma diagnostic pathways.

The successful candidate will support the continued expansion of consultant-led glaucoma services and play a key role in developing innovative models of care to improve access, efficiency and patient outcomes. Working closely with consultants, divisional management teams, specialist optometrists and multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will contribute to service planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, participation in audit and appraisal processes, research and teaching activities, and active involvement in maintaining the high standards of care for which Moorfields is recognised internationally.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

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