Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist to support the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic services within the directorate. This post has been developed to provide additional capacity, enhance service resilience, and support the existing team in maintaining safe and effective patient care.
The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of ophthalmology services, including cataract clinics and surgery, subspecialty clinics (such as glaucoma and/or medical retina), and trauma care. The role will also involve participation in the review of emergency inpatients, and delivery of both elective and urgent care pathways.
The post holder will undertake a combination of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities—including clinics, theatre lists, and intravitreal injection sessions—as well as Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), in line with Trust expectations. Flexibility will be required to respond to service demands, including validation work and service development initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team within a busy London teaching Trust, contributing to high standards of patient care while supporting service continuity and workforce stability.
The duties include cataract clinics, specialist clinics (glaucoma and/or medical retina), trauma cover, cataract theatre lists, review of emergency inpatients at WM, core SPA activities, and flexible DCC sessions including injections, clinics, theatre lists, or validation
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
The duties include cataract clinics, specialist clinics (glaucoma and/or medical retina), trauma cover, cataract theatre lists, review of emergency inpatients at WM, core SPA activities, and flexible DCC sessions including injections, clinics, theatre lists, or validation
