Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - North East Scotland

** For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed) **

Job Title: Locum Ophthalmology Consultant

Location: North East Scotland, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Pay Rate: £100 - £110 per hour. PAYE only

Details: Ideal start would be 28th September, for 3 months initially but the job is ongoing.

The clinical aspects would be as follows which could change pending the on call requirement. The on call requirement is 2nd on call (Apply online only) hours with a 1:7 rota, but with gaps in the rota this could be more frequent:

3 x Cataract Theatres per Week (minimum of 8 cataracts per list inclusive of ISBCS)
3 x Glaucoma Outpatient Clinics per Week
1 x General Outpatient Clinic per Week
1 x Virtual Glaucoma Clinic per Week (review OCT and VF scans)

Job Summary

We're recruiting an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant to join a high‑quality eye service, delivering safe, patient‑centred care across outpatient clinics, diagnostics and surgical pathways. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary working.

You'll contribute to comprehensive ophthalmology services, including cataract care and general ophthalmology, with the opportunity to provide subspecialty input depending on service needs.

About You

You're a clinically confident Ophthalmology Consultant with strong surgical skills and up‑to‑date knowledge across general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. You value teamwork, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering a positive patient experience.

You're committed to maintaining high standards of care, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality outpatient, diagnostic and surgical ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and general ophthalmology care
Provide subspecialty expertise where appropriate, supporting overall departmental capacity
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth and effective patient pathways
Support junior doctors, nursing teams and wider clinical colleagues
Contribute day to day‑case surgery provision in line with national and departmental standards
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GMC and NHS Trust requirements
Participate in clinical governance, audit, MDT activity and service development
Provide clear advice and guidance to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare partners

Essential Skills & Experience

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Standalone Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for agency locum jobs)
Minimum six months recent NHS experience
Strong cataract surgery experience and broad general ophthalmology competence
Clear and confident communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Compassionate, patient‑centred approach

Desirable Skills & Experience

Subspecialty interest such as oculoplastic, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina
Experience contributing to ophthalmology service development
Teaching or supervisory experience
Involvement in audit, quality improvement or research activity

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

Competitive pay with weekly payroll
Flexible working options
24/7 support from our dedicated team
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Roles across NHS and private healthcare settings
Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 year's experience supporting doctors across the UK. We work in close partnership with Ophthalmologists at every stage of their career, offering flexible opportunities, dedicated support and a people‑focused recruitment experience built on trust and transparency.

How to Apply

Apply today to join Medacs Healthcare as an Ophthalmology Consultant by completing the online form below and uploading your up‑to‑date CV.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and previous NHS experience.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

** For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed) **