Locum Specialist Doctor in ED


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 5QH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Independently assess, prioritise and manage acute presentations including ocular trauma, red eye, painful visual loss, sudden visual disturbance, corneal infection, retinal and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, raised intraocular pressure, uveitis and post-operative complications. Lead senior clinical reviews where appropriate, make evidence-based decisions on urgent imaging and investigations, and determine safe discharge, emergency surgery, urgent follow-up or specialist referral. Provide oversight and escalation support to ophthalmology resident doctors, fellows, specialty trainees, optometrists, advanced practitioners and nursing staff in the emergency pathway, in accordance with local clinical arrangements. Recognise and act promptly on time-critical presentations such as suspected endophthalmitis, acute angle closure, chemical injury, sight-threatening trauma, orbital compartment syndrome, giant cell arteritis and suspected retinal detachment. Ensure clear consent, contemporaneous records, accurate clinical correspondence, documented risk assessment, safety-netting and timely handover to relevant teams.

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