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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 9.75 sessions per week
Job ref
273-DC-4300
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town
London
Salary
per annum pro rata
Closing
10/05/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Ophthalmic Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

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 will 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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

Training and Knowledge

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

Skills and abilities

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

Experience

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

Personal Qualities

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

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ahmed Toosy
Job title
Service Director - Neuro-Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For an informal discussion in relation to this post, please contact the Ahmed Toosy.

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