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

This is an opportunity for GMC registered Consultant Ophthalmologists to provide additional clinical capacity within NHS services while working flexibly around their existing commitments.

The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team, delivering high quality ophthalmology care and supporting NHS Trusts to manage patient demand and waiting lists.

Sessions and locations will vary according to individual availability and NHS Trust requirements. Our team will support you throughout the registration, compliance and onboarding process.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
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

Person Specification
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

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: 18 Week Support Limited
Address: Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Daniela Rusti, drusti@18weeksupport.com

Details
Date posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Locum
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0060
Job locations: Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom

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