Ophthalmic Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology

The closing date is 10 May 2026

Applicants are invited for this Consultant post specialising in Neuro-ophthalmology.

The post is comprised of 9.75 programmed activities (PAs), of which 6.5 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 3 are dedicated to clinical admin and SPA time. There is also time dedicated to attending the compulsory Neuro-ophthalmology and radiology weekly MDT meeting. The post-holder will also be responsible for delivery of a dedicated neuro-genetics session that will run on a fortnightly basis.

The post is split between two sites - Moorfields Eye Hospital and Queen Square, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), arranged through a service level agreement. The proposed job plan is detailed below but may be subject to change depending on service requirements. It is also expected the post-holder be flexible to discuss patients remotely throughout the week.

Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in Neuro-ophthalmology is essential. Fellowship training in genetics and formal teaching experience would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality care to patients

• The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities
• To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views

Performance Management

• To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
• Clinical efficiency - e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways
• Quality of outcomes - e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates
• Financial management - e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost-improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost-effectively (e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team)
• Operational efficiency - e.g. demand management

Further information is available via the job description for this role.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

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

Job responsibilities

Full Job Description and Person Specification is included.

Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent training
• Full GMC Registration
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
• Higher Degree

Training and Knowledge

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology, medical ophthalmology or neurology
• Clinical Fellowship in Neuro ophthalmology
• Experience in medical ophthalmology, neurology or neuro-ophthalmology
• Formal teaching experience qualification
• Good experience of managing neuro-genetics patients

Skills and abilities

• High degree of clinical and surgical skill in Neuro Ophthalmology
• Experience in audit leading to service improvement
• Teaching & presentation skills

Experience

• Extensive experience in the management of patients with neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a teaching or research group

Personal Qualities

• Good team building skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams
• Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service

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

Depending on experience per annum pro rata