Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cornea)

Job Title – Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cornea)
Salary Range –  £109,725 - £145,478
Location – South East of England
Duration – 12 months Fixed Term Contract

A leading NHS hospital in the East of England is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Cornea. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large and progressive department serving a broad and diverse patient population. You’ll join a forward-thinking, well-supported ophthalmology team focused on delivering high-quality, innovative care.

Main Duties:

• Wards: You’ll work across several outpatient and theatre locations, with the main base at a central hospital and additional sessions at local satellite clinics and diagnostic hubs.
• Patient Demographic: Primarily corneal and external eye disease patients, alongside general ophthalmology cases including cataracts and immunosuppression-related conditions.
• Team: You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of consultants, fellows, specialty doctors, orthoptists, optometrists, technicians, and research nurses.
• On-Call Rota: 1:8 low frequency (Category B), with 2% on-call supplement.
• Non-Clinical Work: You’ll have dedicated SPA time for teaching (weekly sessions), research, audit, and service development. Opportunities for academic collaboration with a local university are also available.

The Hospital:

This large teaching hospital includes multiple sites, housing specialist units, purpose-built outpatient facilities, dedicated theatres, and advanced diagnostic hubs. The ophthalmology service is well-equipped and structured for subspecialist service delivery, with strong academic, teaching, and clinical governance infrastructure.

The Location:

Located in the East of England, this area offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to both countryside and city amenities. The city is well-connected via road and rail, with a direct line to London and a nearby international airport. The cost of living is moderate, and the area is family-friendly with numerous highly rated schools and a growing international community.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:
 • FRCOphth or equivalent specialist qualification
 • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent, or within 6 months of award
 • Strong experience in general ophthalmology and corneal surgery
 • Interest or experience in teaching, research, and clinical governance is desirable

How BDI Resourcing Can Support:

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll receive full support from our expert recruitment team, including:
 • Bespoke CV preparation
 • Application guidance tailored to your specialty and NHS experience
 • Interview coaching using role-specific NHS scenarios
 • Support with salary negotiations, relocation packages, and contract review

After you accept your new role, our relocation team will help you with:
 • Document gathering and compliance
 • COS and visa application support (if applicable)
 • Help with finding short- and long-term accommodation
 • Travel arrangements
 • School search and family integration services

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, simply send your CV to hunter@bdiresourcing.com.
 If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email the same address and one of our specialist medicine team members will be in touch.