Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery (Medical Retina) | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | London, E11 1NR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8059159/250-MED8059159WXH |
Summary
Consultant in Ophthalmic Surgery
Medical Retina
1 WTE
Whipps Cross University Hospital, London with the potential to work across Barts Health Trust sites e.g., Newham.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Retina to join our busy ophthalmology team.
You will manage medical retinal conditions, including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease, in outpatient clinics and injection suites.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality patient care across the medical retina service.
• Lead MR clinics
• Supervise trainees and support staff development.
• Contribute to audit, service improvement, and research activities.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Requirements:
• GMC registration and CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology with medical retina expertise.
• Proven experience in managing medical retina conditions and uveitis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross serves a diverse East London population. Our ophthalmology department offers a supportive, teaching-friendly environment with opportunities for research and professional growth.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jul 2026
Medical Retina
1 WTE
Whipps Cross University Hospital, London with the potential to work across Barts Health Trust sites e.g., Newham.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Retina to join our busy ophthalmology team.
You will manage medical retinal conditions, including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease, in outpatient clinics and injection suites.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality patient care across the medical retina service.
• Lead MR clinics
• Supervise trainees and support staff development.
• Contribute to audit, service improvement, and research activities.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Requirements:
• GMC registration and CCT or CESR in Ophthalmology with medical retina expertise.
• Proven experience in managing medical retina conditions and uveitis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross serves a diverse East London population. Our ophthalmology department offers a supportive, teaching-friendly environment with opportunities for research and professional growth.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jul 2026