Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with Interest in Medical Glaucoma
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a full time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (fixed term contract for a period of 12 months) with interest Medical Glaucoma at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust.

The Ophthalmology Department at Epsom and St Helier has a well established and highly performing team treating a broad range of Ophthalmology conditions. The successful applicant will join a team of Consultants, Specialist and Specialty Doctors, Fellows, Trainees, specialist nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated admin team including a diabetic failsafe officer and an injection service failsafe officer. The post holder will be required to work across both sites and the role may change depending on service needs.

Main duties of the job
This post is for a part time Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in medical Glaucoma. The post holder will work alongside the Glaucoma clinical lead Mr Chris Panos and the wider glaucoma team.

The Glaucoma team is a multidisciplinary award winning team (including the Bayer Award in 2017). The clinical team is supported by specialist nurses, orthoptists, HCAs, technicians and a dedicated administrative team including a failsafe officer.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the Acute Eye Service. They will support the existing glaucoma consultants in the running of paperless virtual clinics.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Pro Rota: Contract
Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-LCON-228
Job locations: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and laser management of patients attending glaucoma clinics and the Acute Eye Service. They will support the existing glaucoma consultants in the running of paperless virtual clinics.
The trust has two dedicated ophthalmology outpatient units and the post holder will be required to work across both sites.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth or CCST equivalent
• Fellowship training in Medical Glaucoma
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Medical Glaucoma management

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Evidence of Glaucoma interest with particular emphasis on experience at a super specialist level
• Experience of working in a busy Acute Eye Casualty Service

Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Management & Admin Experience
Essential

• Audit/Research
• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
• Supervision of post graduate trainees
• Personal time management skills

Clinical Governance
Desirable

• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
• Experience of supervising junior doctors
• Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Ophthalmology, Charlotte Funnell, charlotte.funnell@nhs.net, 02082963800

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