Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Ocular Oncology)

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Ocular Oncology)

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Ocular Oncology. This is a part time role, offering 4.75 sessions per week.

The post is predominantly outpatient based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. In addition, daily virtual vetting of new Ocular Oncology referrals is the responsibility of the senior doctors and consultants within the service. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon. The successful candidate would be expected to support the current International Ocular Oncology fellowship training programme.

We expect the postholder to develop close liaison between the VR service and the oncology service through attendance at the weekly MDT.

In addition you will be representing the service and acting as the lead for our diagnostic pathway plan.

The successful applicant will have completed FRCOphth/MRCOphth and must be registered with the GMC. Applicants need to evidence demonstrable training and experience in all aspects of Ocular Oncology.

Main duties of the job

• Supervision of junior medical staff in the Ocular Oncology clinics and theatre lists.
• Active participation in both formal and informal Oncology clinic teaching.
• Clinical Oncology audit and research participation where relevant.
• Running face to face new and follow up clinics.
• Running virtual new and follow up clinics.
• Vetting of new electronic referrals into the Ocular Oncology Service.
• Running operating lists for ocular oncology surgery.
• Supervision and training of Ocular Oncology fellows and other trainees at Moorfields.
• Teaching of doctors in training, both formal and informal.
• Attending the annual National CQUIN meeting for Ocular Oncology.
• Participating in Ocular Oncology audits and research projects.

About us

Moorfields is a world renowned eye hospital with an excellent international reputation. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments.

It is home to the London Ocular Oncology Service, one of the oldest Ocular Oncology Services in the world. In 1997 the Ocular Oncology Services in London, Liverpool and Sheffield were designated as Centres of Excellence by the National Commissioning Group. This allowed expertise to be concentrated in these designated centres for the benefit of our patients.

The Adult Ocular Oncology Service is currently under the direction of Professor Sagoo whereas the Retinoblastoma service, based at the Royal London Hospital, is directed by Mr Reddy. These supra regional services accept tertiary referrals from all over UK.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'License to Practise').
• ARSAC licence holder PhD /MD
• PhD /MD

Experience

• Completed Fellowship training in Ocular Oncology and Retinoblastoma
• Surgically Competent in Ocular Oncology and Retinoblastoma
• Completed Fellowship training in medical or surgical retina
• Consultant experience in Ocular Oncology and Retinoblastoma

Knowledge

• Understanding the principals of radiotherapy
• Knowledge of dosimetry
• Publications in Ocular Oncology

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative within a changing environment
• Self motivated

Skills and Abilities

• Surgically and clinically competent in Ocular Oncology and Retinoblastoma
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to staff development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust