Job Description

This is a new Consultant post to the Neuro-ophthalmology department.



The post is comprised of 7.75 programmed activities (PAs), of which 4.5 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 3 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs). There is also time dedicated to attend the weekly service radiology MDT meeting.



The post is based at the Moorfields City Road site. The proposed job plan is detailed below, however may be subject to change in response to the demand of the service over time.



It is expected the post-holder be flexible to discuss patients remotely throughout the week.



The post is available from September 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months.



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



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.



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.



Full and Person Specification is included.



The post-holder will deliver 4.5 direct clinical care sessions of which some will be clinical sessions delivered virtually.

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.