Ophthalmic Local Training (OLT) Doctor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 5QH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the role This Trust-employed post offers structured clinical and surgical training aligned with the RCOphth OST Curriculum 2024, supporting progression towards the GMC Portfolio Pathway. It is not a national training number post. Key responsibilities: Assess and manage patients in general and subspecialty clinics under supervision, escalating appropriately. Rotate across glaucoma, cornea, cataract, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, strabismus and paediatrics. Contribute to acute eye care and on-call duties, normally no more than two emergency sessions a week. Attend training theatre lists, progressing to supervised cataract surgery, lasers and minor procedures, keeping an Eye Logbook and cataract complications audit. Agree a Personal Development Plan with a named Educational Supervisor, complete workplace-based assessments and maintain a portfolio for annual review. Attend protected weekly regional teaching, prepare for RCOphth examinations and contribute to teaching. Take part in audit, quality improvement, research and patient safety, demonstrating the Trust values of Kind, Collaborative, Expert and Aspirational Essential: MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration with a licence to practise and ophthalmic experience appropriate to entry level

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