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Job summary

Main area
Medical Ophthalmology
Grade
YM72
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
Job ref
162-M7516-AO
Employer
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
BCH CDC Ophthalmology
Town
Romford
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/01/2026 23:59

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Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Medical Retina

YM72

 

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This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here 💙

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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina) to deliver high-quality retinal care. The job plan comprises 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care (including associated administrative duties) and 1.5 sessions of supporting professional activity.

The Medical Retina service undertakes more than 11,000 outpatient appointments each year, comprising around 2,000 new patients and 9,000 follow-ups, including approximately 4,000 retinal injections. In addition, a further 3,500 patients are managed through asynchronous review clinics, supporting timely and efficient care delivery.

Main duties of the job

Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialising in Medical Retina

The post-holder will have substantial expertise in the management of medical retinal conditioons, including the assessment of naevi and other pre-cancerous lesions. In addition to this subspecialty expertise, they will possess broad experience in general ophthalmology outpatient care and contribute across the full patient pathway, including through a programmed Eye Casualty session.

The post-holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their charge and for the effective functioning of the service, with appropriate delegation and supervision of staff. They will manage day-to-day operations of relevant clinics, ensuring inpatient and outpatient services are covered during planned absences, and provide advice to colleagues in other subspecialties when shared care is required.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. 

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. 

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. 

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Some of the positive changes we’ve made are captured in this film.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them.  For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • MBBS / MRCS / FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • In depth knowledge and experience in managing Glaucoma and Emergency patients.
  • Good leadership and organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
  • Experience of audit and management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tim Reynolds
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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