Consultant Ophthalmologist

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., 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

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.