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Consultant Ophthalmologist

18 Week Support Limited

Southampton, SO15 1ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Locum

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2027

354 days left

Job description

18 Week Support is looking for experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing servi...

Provide Consultant level ophthalmology services within NHS Trust settings

Conduct outpatient ophthalmology clinics and assess patients referred for specialist care

Undertake appropriate clinical examinations investigations and diagnostic assessments

Develop and document appropriate management and treatment plans

Provide follow up and ongoing clinical management where required

Identify patients requiring further investigation treatment or referral

Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists optometrists nurses healthcare professionals and administrative teams

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with NHS and professional standards

Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues ensuring patients are fully informed about their care

Maintain high standards of patient safety clinical governance and confidentiality

Support NHS Trusts in managing ophthalmology waiting lists and increasing clinical capacity

Participate in service delivery in accordance with agreed clinical protocols and Trust requirements

18 Week Support is seeking experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services

The successful candidate will provide high quality Consultant level ophthalmology care and will work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to support NHS services and increase clinical capacity

The role will involve assessing and managing patients attending ophthalmology services conducting clinical examinations reviewing investigations developing appropriate treatment plans and providing follow up care where required

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care clinical governance and professional practice while working in accordance with NHS Trust policies and relevant professional standards

This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available according to NHS Trust requirements and the consultants availability

18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process

At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.

Sponsorship

Essential: - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registered with a licence to practise
  • Primary medical qualification
  • CCT or equivalent in Ophthalmology
  • Relevant specialist training in Ophthalmology
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Current or recent NHS experience at Consultant level
  • Relevant ophthalmology experience

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

17 September 2026

Last checked

21 September 2026

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About the employer

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18 Week Support Limited

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